December weather forecast
Buena Vista, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Buena Vista, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). During December in Buena Vista, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Buena Vista are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Buena Vista, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Buena Vista, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Buena Vista, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Buena Vista, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 7.48" (190mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In December, in Buena Vista, the average high-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Buena Vista, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Buena Vista, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Buena Vista, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Buena Vista?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Buena Vista.

How many hours of sunshine does Buena Vista have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Buena Vista?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Buena Vista, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average temperature in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average pressure in December - Buena Vista, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Buena Vista, VA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average humidity in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average rainfall in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average snowfall in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 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
Buena Vista, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average UV index in December - Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

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 30).

Average visibility in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average visibility in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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