December weather forecast
Haywood, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Haywood, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average high of 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

Haywood, Virginia, observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). The average temperature drops to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Haywood are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Haywood, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Haywood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.4 days and collects up to 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Haywood, in December, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.4 snowfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Haywood, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Haywood, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Haywood are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Haywood?

During December, Haywood experiences an average high-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) and a low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Haywood?

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Haywood, Virginia.

What is the average humidity in December in Haywood?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Haywood in December?

In Haywood, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Haywood?

In Haywood, during December, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Haywood?

The month with the shortest days in Haywood, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Haywood have in December?

In December, the average day length in Haywood is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Haywood?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Haywood?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Haywood, Virginia.

How long on average sun shines in December in Haywood?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Haywood?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Haywood?

In Haywood, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Haywood, VA

Average temperature in December - Haywood, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Haywood, VA

Average pressure in December - Haywood, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Haywood, VA

Average wind speed in December - Haywood, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Haywood, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Haywood, VA

Average rainfall in December - Haywood, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Haywood, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Haywood, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Haywood, VA

Average snowfall in December - Haywood, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Haywood, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Haywood, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Haywood, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Haywood, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Haywood, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Haywood, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and 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
Haywood, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Haywood, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Haywood, VA

Average visibility in December - Haywood, 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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