December weather forecast
Champlain, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Champlain, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and an average low of 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Champlain sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). Champlain cools down to an average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Champlain, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Champlain, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Champlain, during the entire year, snow falls for 12 days and aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Champlain?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Champlain, is 48.4°F (9.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°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 Champlain?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Champlain, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Champlain, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Champlain?

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 Champlain?

The average day length in December in Champlain is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Champlain, VA

Average temperature in December - Champlain, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Champlain, VA

Average pressure in December - Champlain, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Champlain, VA

Average wind speed in December - Champlain, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Champlain, VA

Average humidity in December - Champlain, 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
Champlain, VA

Average rainfall in December - Champlain, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Champlain, VA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Champlain, VA

Average snowfall in December - Champlain, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Champlain, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Champlain, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Champlain, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Champlain, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Champlain, VA

Average UV index in December - Champlain, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Champlain, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Champlain, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Champlain, VA

Average visibility in December - Champlain, 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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