December weather forecast
Dante, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dante, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low of 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Dante, in December, during 14.4 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 197.7 rainfall days, and 36.69" (932mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Dante, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow. In Dante, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.9 days and aggregates up to 19.8" (503mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Dante, the average high-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dante, in December, during 14.4 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Dante, during December, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dante have in December?

In Dante, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 Dante, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dante, VA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Dante, VA

Average pressure in December - Dante, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dante, VA

Average wind speed in December - Dante, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Dante, VA

Average humidity in December - Dante, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Dante, VA

Average rainfall in December - Dante, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Dante, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Dante, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dante, VA

Average snowfall in December - Dante, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dante, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Dante, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dante, 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: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dante, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Dante, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Dante, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Dante, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Dante, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Dante, VA

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

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

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