December weather forecast
Ira, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ira, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 54°F (12.2°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). In Ira, in December, the average low-temperature is a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ira, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow. In Ira, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ira, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ira, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ira, Virginia. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ira, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

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 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ira have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with 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 intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Ira, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Ira, VA

Average pressure in December - Ira, 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
Ira, VA

Average wind speed in December - Ira, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Ira, VA

Average humidity in December - Ira, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Ira, VA

Average rainfall in December - Ira, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Ira, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Ira, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ira, VA

Average snowfall in December - Ira, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ira, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Ira, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 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
Ira, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ira, 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: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ira, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Ira, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ira, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Ira, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Ira, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Ira, VA

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

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

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