December weather forecast
Delaware Park, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Delaware Park, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average high of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Delaware Park dips to a steady average of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Humidity

In Delaware Park, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Delaware Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.1 days and collects up to 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Delaware Park, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Delaware Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.9 days and aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Delaware Park, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

January 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 rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and a low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Delaware Park, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Delaware Park, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Delaware Park have in December?

In Delaware Park, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Delaware Park, VA

Average temperature in December - Delaware Park, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Delaware Park, VA

Average pressure in December - Delaware Park, 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
Delaware Park, VA

Average wind speed in December - Delaware Park, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Delaware Park, VA

Average humidity in December - Delaware Park, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Delaware Park, VA

Average rainfall in December - Delaware Park, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Delaware Park, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Delaware Park, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Delaware Park, VA

Average snowfall in December - Delaware Park, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Delaware Park, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Delaware Park, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 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
Delaware Park, VA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Delaware Park, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Delaware Park, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Delaware Park, VA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Delaware Park, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Delaware Park, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Delaware Park, VA

Average visibility in December - Delaware Park, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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