December weather forecast
Ferrum, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ferrum, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Ferrum's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). In December, Ferrum experiences a temperature dip to an average of 32.9°F (0.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.4 rainfall days, and 12.17" (309mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

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 7:15 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Ferrum, 47.5°F (8.6°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. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Ferrum, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Ferrum. Snow falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Ferrum in December?

In Ferrum, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) 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 Ferrum have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ferrum?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Ferrum, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ferrum, VA

Average temperature in December - Ferrum, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Ferrum, VA

Average pressure in December - Ferrum, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ferrum, VA

Average wind speed in December - Ferrum, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ferrum, VA

Average humidity in December - Ferrum, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Ferrum, VA

Average rainfall in December - Ferrum, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Ferrum, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Ferrum, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ferrum, VA

Average snowfall in December - Ferrum, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ferrum, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Ferrum, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Ferrum, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ferrum, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ferrum, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Ferrum, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ferrum, VA

Average UV index in December - Ferrum, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ferrum, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Ferrum, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Ferrum, VA

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

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

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