December weather forecast
Hiltons, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Hiltons, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). During December, the average low-temperature is an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.6 rainfall days, and 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hiltons, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hiltons, is 46.6°F (8.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hiltons, during December, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Hiltons?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hiltons, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) 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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hiltons have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hiltons is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hiltons is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hiltons, VA

Average temperature in December - Hiltons, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Hiltons, 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
Hiltons, VA

Average wind speed in December - Hiltons, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Hiltons, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Hiltons, VA

Average rainfall in December - Hiltons, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Hiltons, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hiltons, VA

Average snowfall in December - Hiltons, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Hiltons, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hiltons, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hiltons, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Hiltons, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Hiltons, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Hiltons, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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

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

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