December weather forecast
Carrollton, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carrollton, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). An average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month in Carrollton.

Rainfall

In Carrollton, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Carrollton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.5 days and collects up to 33.9" (861mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Carrollton, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.2 snowfall days, and 3.58" (91mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Carrollton, 50.9°F (10.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Carrollton?

The average relative humidity in December in Carrollton is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Carrollton, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Carrollton, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

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 Carrollton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Carrollton, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Carrollton, VA

Average temperature in December - Carrollton, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Carrollton, VA

Average pressure in December - Carrollton, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Carrollton, VA

Average wind speed in December - Carrollton, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Carrollton, VA

Average humidity in December - Carrollton, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Carrollton, VA

Average rainfall in December - Carrollton, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Carrollton, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Carrollton, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carrollton, VA

Average snowfall in December - Carrollton, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Carrollton, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Carrollton, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.7 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
Carrollton, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carrollton, 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 42min).

  • 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 February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carrollton, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Carrollton, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Carrollton, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Carrollton, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Carrollton, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Carrollton, VA

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

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

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