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 sea temperature 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 commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Colonial Beach are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Colonial Beach, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Colonial Beach, during the entire year, snow falls for 12 days and aggregates up to 6.73" (171mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature is 53.4°F (11.9°C).Note: Swimming at temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) in 53.4°F (11.9°C) is feasible with the right swimsuit; if not, expect cold shock and breathlessness. A quick swim at 55.4°F (13°C) without adequate warmth can be discomforting.
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 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.1°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 (28.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Colonial Beach, 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 April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.44"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average sea temperature in December: 53.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (47.1°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colonial Beach, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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