December weather forecast
Halifax, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Halifax, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.6°F (2°C) and max 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) from November's moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C). During December, the nighttime temperature in Halifax averages to an icy 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Halifax is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Halifax, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Halifax, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Halifax, Virginia, are January through April, November and December. In Halifax, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Halifax, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.2 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Halifax is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Halifax, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Halifax?

The high-temperature, in December, in Halifax, records 49.8°F (9.9°C), while the low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Halifax?

December is the most humid month in Halifax, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Halifax?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Halifax in December?

In Halifax, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Halifax?

In Halifax, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Halifax?

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

How many hours of daylight does Halifax have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Halifax?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Halifax?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Halifax.

How many hours of sunshine does Halifax have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Halifax is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Halifax?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Halifax?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Halifax is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Halifax, VA

Average temperature in December - Halifax, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Halifax, VA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Halifax, VA

Average wind speed in December - Halifax, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Halifax, VA

Average humidity in December - Halifax, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Halifax, VA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Halifax, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Halifax, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Halifax, VA

Average snowfall in December - Halifax, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Halifax, VA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Halifax, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Halifax, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Halifax, VA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Halifax, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Halifax, VA

Average visibility in December - Halifax, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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