December weather forecast
Franktown, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Franktown, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

Franktown's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). In December, Franktown temperatures settle at a low of 42.1°F (5.6°C) during the nights, reflecting a minor change from daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Franktown, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.5 days and collects up to 26.06" (662mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Franktown, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.6 days and aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

In Franktown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Franktown experiences an average high-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and a low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Franktown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Franktown, VA

Average temperature in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Franktown, VA

Average pressure in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Franktown, VA

Average wind speed in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Franktown, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Franktown, VA

Average rainfall in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Franktown, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Franktown, VA

Average snowfall in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Franktown, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Franktown, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Franktown, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Franktown, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Franktown, VA

Average UV index in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Franktown, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Franktown, VA

Average visibility in December - Franktown, 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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