December weather forecast
Ellerson Mill, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Ellerson Mill, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a moderate 57°F (13.9°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Ellerson Mill, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ellerson Mill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ellerson Mill, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ellerson Mill, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.1 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ellerson Mill, records 49.1°F (9.5°C), while the low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ellerson Mill, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ellerson Mill?

In Ellerson Mill, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Ellerson Mill is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ellerson Mill?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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.

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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ellerson Mill, VA

Average temperature in December - Ellerson Mill, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ellerson Mill, VA

Average pressure in December - Ellerson Mill, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ellerson Mill, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Ellerson Mill, VA

Average humidity in December - Ellerson Mill, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Ellerson Mill, VA

Average rainfall in December - Ellerson Mill, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Ellerson Mill, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Ellerson Mill, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ellerson Mill, VA

Average snowfall in December - Ellerson Mill, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ellerson Mill, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Ellerson Mill, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ellerson Mill, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ellerson Mill, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Ellerson Mill, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ellerson Mill, VA

Average UV index in December - Ellerson Mill, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ellerson Mill, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Ellerson Mill, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Ellerson Mill, VA

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

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

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