December weather forecast
Emporia, VA

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Weather in December

December in Emporia, Virginia, brings low temperatures and marks the official beginning of winter. Temperatures get as low as 36.7°F (2.6°C) and peak to an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C). Moreover, December restores the slight chance of snowfall with an expectation of 0.51" (13mm), as compared to no snowfall observations from May to November. With 9.7 Hours of daily sunlight, December has the shortest days of the year. While December can be cold, the festivity of the holiday season keeps the overall mood warm and joyous in Emporia. With the snowfall, the look of the city turns picturesque, maybe even the perfect setting for a white Christmas.

Temperature

The onset of December in Emporia results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). In December, Emporia experiences a temperature dip to an average of 36.7°F (2.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Emporia, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.6 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Emporia, there are 6.5 snowfall days, and 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Emporia, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Emporia in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Emporia, records 50.9°F (10.5°C), while the low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C). In September, 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, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Emporia, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Emporia, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Emporia have in December?

The average day length in December in Emporia is 9h and 42min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is 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?

In Emporia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Emporia, VA

Average temperature in December - Emporia, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Emporia, VA

Average pressure in December - Emporia, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Emporia, VA

Average wind speed in December - Emporia, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Emporia, VA

Average humidity in December - Emporia, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April, July and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Emporia, VA

Average rainfall in December - Emporia, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Emporia, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Emporia, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Emporia, VA

Average snowfall in December - Emporia, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Emporia, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Emporia, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 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
Emporia, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Emporia, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Emporia, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Emporia, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Emporia, VA

Average UV index in December - Emporia, 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
Emporia, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Emporia, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Emporia, VA

Average visibility in December - Emporia, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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