December weather forecast
Friendship, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Friendship, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). In Friendship, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Friendship, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 29.02" (737mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Friendship. In December, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.6 snowfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Friendship, in December, the average high-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Friendship, in December, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Friendship?

In Friendship, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Friendship?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Friendship have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Friendship is 5.2h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Friendship, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Friendship, VA

Average temperature in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Friendship, VA

Average pressure in December - Friendship, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Friendship, VA

Average wind speed in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Friendship, VA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Friendship, VA

Average rainfall in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Friendship, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Friendship, VA

Average snowfall in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Friendship, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Friendship, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Friendship, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Friendship, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Friendship, VA

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

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

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