December weather forecast
Horse Pasture, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Horse Pasture, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.1°F (9.5°C) and min 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Horse Pasture, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Horse Pasture, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.7 snowfall days, and 8.31" (211mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min 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 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

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 rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Horse Pasture, is 49.1°F (9.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month in Horse Pasture?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Horse Pasture?

In Horse Pasture, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Horse Pasture, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Horse Pasture have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Horse Pasture, Virginia, is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Horse Pasture, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Horse Pasture, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Horse Pasture, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Horse Pasture, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Horse Pasture, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Horse Pasture, VA

Average snowfall in December - Horse Pasture, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

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

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Horse Pasture, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Horse Pasture, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Horse Pasture, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Horse Pasture, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Horse Pasture, VA

Average UV index in December - Horse Pasture, 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 - Horse Pasture, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Horse Pasture, 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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