December weather forecast
Hopewell, VA

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Weather in December

December welcomes winter back in Hopewell, Virginia. As the city readies to bid farewell to the year, residents gear up for the cold temperatures, light snowfall, and shorter daylight hours; average daylight being the lowest in the year at 9.6 hours. Winters can be relentless with low temperatures barely surviving above the freezing point. Moving ahead, the chill continues into January, keeping the city almost in a state of a sustained winter freeze.

Temperature

December's onset in Hopewell brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) in November to a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C). Hopewell experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 35.6°F (2°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Hopewell, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hopewell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hopewell, there are 4.7 snowfall days, and 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hopewell are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Hopewell?

Hopewell in December has an average high-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hopewell, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hopewell, Virginia, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hopewell have in December?

In December, the average day length in Hopewell is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Hopewell, VA

Average temperature in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in December
Hopewell, VA

Average pressure in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Hopewell, VA

Average wind speed in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hopewell, VA

Average humidity in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Hopewell, VA

Average rainfall in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Hopewell, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hopewell, VA

Average snowfall in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and March (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hopewell, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 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
Hopewell, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hopewell, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Hopewell, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hopewell, VA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hopewell, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

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
Hopewell, VA

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

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

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