December weather forecast
Covesville, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Covesville, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

A mild drop in Covesville's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Covesville, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Covesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Covesville, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Covesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.2 days and aggregates up to 13.98" (355mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Covesville.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature in Covesville during December is 45.5°F (7.5°C) and the low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Covesville?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Covesville, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Covesville in December?

In Covesville, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Covesville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Covesville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Covesville?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Covesville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Covesville, VA

Average temperature in December - Covesville, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Covesville, VA

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

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Covesville, VA

Average humidity in December - Covesville, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Covesville, VA

Average rainfall in December - Covesville, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Covesville, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Covesville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Covesville, VA

Average snowfall in December - Covesville, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Covesville, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Covesville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Covesville, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Covesville, 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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Covesville, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Covesville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Covesville, VA

Average UV index in December - Covesville, 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
Covesville, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Covesville, VA

Average visibility in December - Covesville, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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