December weather forecast
Howardsville, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Howardsville, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). In the month of December, Howardsville records a consistent average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Howardsville, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.4 rainfall days, and 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Howardsville, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 8.74" (222mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Howardsville, is 47.8°F (8.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Howardsville, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Howardsville in December?

In Howardsville, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Howardsville have in December?

In Howardsville, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Howardsville have in December?

In Howardsville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Howardsville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Howardsville, VA

Average temperature in December - Howardsville, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Howardsville, VA

Average pressure in December - Howardsville, 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
Howardsville, VA

Average wind speed in December - Howardsville, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Howardsville, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Howardsville, VA

Average rainfall in December - Howardsville, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Howardsville, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Howardsville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Howardsville, VA

Average snowfall in December - Howardsville, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Howardsville, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Howardsville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Howardsville, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Howardsville, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Howardsville, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Howardsville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Howardsville, VA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Howardsville, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Howardsville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Howardsville, VA

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

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

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