December weather forecast
Gratton, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gratton, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Gratton, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180.1 rainfall days, and 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, in Gratton, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gratton, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gratton, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30°F (-1.1°C). 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 computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Gratton, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gratton, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Gratton. Snow falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gratton, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.3" (160mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Gratton, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months with 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Gratton, VA

Average temperature in December - Gratton, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°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 (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°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 (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Gratton, VA

Average pressure in December - Gratton, 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
Gratton, VA

Average wind speed in December - Gratton, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Gratton, VA

Average humidity in December - Gratton, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Gratton, VA

Average rainfall in December - Gratton, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Gratton, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Gratton, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gratton, VA

Average snowfall in December - Gratton, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gratton, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Gratton, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gratton, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gratton, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Gratton, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Gratton, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gratton, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Gratton, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Gratton, VA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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