Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Humidity
May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Iron Gate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.7 days and collects up to 21.3" (541mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Iron Gate are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 10.87" (276mm) 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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
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. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Iron Gate, 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 (38.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Iron Gate, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Iron Gate, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Iron Gate, VA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Iron Gate, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in December
Iron Gate, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Iron Gate, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Iron Gate, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Iron Gate, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Iron Gate, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Iron Gate, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Iron Gate, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Iron Gate, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).
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