December weather forecast
Hinton, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Hinton, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). In the month of December, Hinton experiences an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Hinton, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hinton, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hinton, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.3 days and aggregates up to 16.89" (429mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

Hinton in December has an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hinton, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hinton, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hinton have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hinton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the month 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hinton, VA

Average temperature in December - Hinton, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°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 (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Hinton, VA

Average pressure in December - Hinton, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hinton, VA

Average wind speed in December - Hinton, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hinton, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Hinton, VA

Average rainfall in December - Hinton, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Hinton, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Hinton, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hinton, VA

Average snowfall in December - Hinton, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hinton, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Hinton, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hinton, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Hinton, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hinton, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hinton, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Hinton, VA

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

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

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