December weather forecast
Dorter Mill, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Dorter Mill, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

December signifies a gentle decline in Dorter Mill's average high-temperature, easing from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Dorter Mill anticipates an average minimum temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.6 rainfall days, and 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dorter Mill is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dorter Mill in December?

In Dorter Mill, in December, the average high-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Dorter Mill, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dorter Mill have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

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 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Dorter Mill, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average temperature in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average pressure in December - Dorter Mill, 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
Dorter Mill, VA

Average wind speed in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average humidity in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average rainfall in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average snowfall in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dorter Mill, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average UV index in December - Dorter Mill, 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
Dorter Mill, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average visibility in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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