December weather forecast
Foraker, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Foraker, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Foraker records a consistent low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Foraker, Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Foraker, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Foraker, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.1 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Foraker. In Foraker, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 22.36" (568mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Foraker is 4.6h.

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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Foraker, 45°F (7.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.4°F (0.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Foraker, Virginia, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 in Foraker.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Foraker have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Foraker, VA

Average temperature in December - Foraker, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Foraker, VA

Average pressure in December - Foraker, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Foraker, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Foraker, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Foraker, VA

Average rainfall in December - Foraker, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Foraker, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Foraker, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Foraker, VA

Average snowfall in December - Foraker, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Foraker, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Foraker, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Foraker, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Foraker, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Foraker, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Foraker, VA

Average UV index in December - Foraker, 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
Foraker, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Foraker, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Foraker, VA

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

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

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