December weather forecast
Foster, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Foster, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C) in November to a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 38.3°F (3.5°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.3 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Foster, is 50.2°F (10.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.3°F (3.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Foster, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Foster have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Foster have in December?

In Foster, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is 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?

In Foster, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Foster, VA

Average temperature in December - Foster, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.2°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 (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Foster, VA

Average pressure in December - Foster, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Foster, VA

Average wind speed in December - Foster, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Foster, VA

Average humidity in December - Foster, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Foster, VA

Average rainfall in December - Foster, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in December
Foster, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Foster, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Foster, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Foster, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Foster, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Foster, 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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Foster, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Foster, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Foster, VA

Average UV index in December - Foster, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Foster, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Foster, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Foster, VA

Average visibility in December - Foster, 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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