December weather forecast
Blackwater, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Blackwater, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the month of December, Blackwater's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Blackwater, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.3 rainfall days, and 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Blackwater, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30 snowfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Blackwater, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Blackwater, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Blackwater, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Blackwater have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Blackwater have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Blackwater, VA

Average temperature in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Blackwater, VA

Average pressure in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Blackwater, VA

Average wind speed in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Blackwater, VA

Average humidity in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Blackwater, VA

Average rainfall in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Blackwater, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Blackwater, VA

Average snowfall in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Blackwater, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Blackwater, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Blackwater, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Blackwater, VA

Average UV index in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Blackwater, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Blackwater, VA

Average visibility in December - Blackwater, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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