December weather forecast
Draper, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Draper, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). Draper throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Draper, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185 rainfall days, and 29.49" (749mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.8 snowfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Draper, is 44.4°F (6.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Draper?

The months with the highest humidity in Draper are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Draper in December?

In Draper, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 4.37" (111mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Draper have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Draper, VA

Average temperature in December - Draper, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Draper, VA

Average pressure in December - Draper, 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
Draper, VA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Draper, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Draper, VA

Average rainfall in December - Draper, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Draper, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Draper, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Draper, VA

Average snowfall in December - Draper, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Draper, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Draper, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Draper, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Draper, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Draper, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Draper, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Draper, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Draper, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Draper, VA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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