December weather forecast
Keen Mountain, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Keen Mountain, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Keen Mountain in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Keen Mountain, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Keen Mountain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Keen Mountain in December has an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Keen Mountain is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Keen Mountain is December, when snow falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Keen Mountain, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Keen Mountain is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Keen Mountain, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Keen Mountain have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average temperature in December - Keen Mountain, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average pressure in December - Keen Mountain, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average wind speed in December - Keen Mountain, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average humidity in December - Keen Mountain, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average rainfall in December - Keen Mountain, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Keen Mountain, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average snowfall in December - Keen Mountain, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Keen Mountain, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Keen Mountain, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Keen Mountain, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average UV index in December - Keen Mountain, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Keen Mountain, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Keen Mountain, VA

Average visibility in December - Keen Mountain, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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