December weather forecast
Fairfax Station, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairfax Station, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). Fairfax Station, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Fairfax Station, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fairfax Station, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.5 days and collects up to 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fairfax Station are January through April, November and December. In December, in Fairfax Station, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.2 snowfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fairfax Station.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Fairfax Station.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Fairfax Station, 45.7°F (7.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.9°F (0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Fairfax Station are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Fairfax Station, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fairfax Station, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Fairfax Station, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairfax Station?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Fairfax Station, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Fairfax Station is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairfax Station is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average temperature in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average pressure in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Fairfax Station, VA

Average wind speed in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average humidity in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average rainfall in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average snowfall in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Fairfax Station, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average UV index in December - Fairfax Station, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average visibility in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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