Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). The temperature dips to an average of 34.5°F (1.4°C) during December nights.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Buckingham, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 31.1" (790mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Buckingham, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Buckingham, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Buckingham, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Buckingham, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Buckingham, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Buckingham, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Buckingham, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Buckingham, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Buckingham, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Buckingham, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Buckingham, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Buckingham, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Buckingham, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Buckingham, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Buckingham, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September and December (5mi).
Buckingham, Virginia, USA
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