December weather forecast
Drakes Corner, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Drakes Corner, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Drakes Corner notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Drakes Corner, Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Drakes Corner, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.1 days and collects up to 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Drakes Corner, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.9 snowfall days, and 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 December, the average sunshine in Drakes Corner 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Drakes Corner, is 51.4°F (10.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Drakes Corner, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Drakes Corner?

In Drakes Corner, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December in Drakes Corner?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Drakes Corner, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Drakes Corner, VA

Average temperature in December - Drakes Corner, 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
Drakes Corner, VA

Average pressure in December - Drakes Corner, 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
Drakes Corner, VA

Average wind speed in December - Drakes Corner, 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
Drakes Corner, VA

Average humidity in December - Drakes Corner, 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
Drakes Corner, VA

Average rainfall in December - Drakes Corner, 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
Drakes Corner, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Drakes Corner, 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
Drakes Corner, VA

Average snowfall in December - Drakes Corner, 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
Drakes Corner, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Drakes Corner, 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
Drakes Corner, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Drakes Corner, 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
Drakes Corner, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Drakes Corner, 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
Drakes Corner, VA

Average UV index in December - Drakes Corner, 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
Drakes Corner, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Drakes Corner, 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
Drakes Corner, VA

Average visibility in December - Drakes Corner, 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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