December weather forecast
Branchville, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Branchville, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). In the month of December, Branchville witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In Branchville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Branchville, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.4 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.6 snowfall days, and 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

In Branchville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Branchville in December has an average high-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Branchville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Branchville, VA

Average temperature in December - Branchville, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in December
Branchville, VA

Average pressure in December - Branchville, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Branchville, VA

Average wind speed in December - Branchville, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Branchville, VA

Average humidity in December - Branchville, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Branchville, VA

Average rainfall in December - Branchville, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Branchville, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Branchville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Branchville, VA

Average snowfall in December - Branchville, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Branchville, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Branchville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Branchville, 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Branchville, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Branchville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Branchville, VA

Average UV index in December - Branchville, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Branchville, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Branchville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Branchville, VA

Average visibility in December - Branchville, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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