December weather forecast
Lakeside, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lakeside, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Lakeside's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 34.9°F (1.6°C) during December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Lakeside, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lakeside, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.1 days and collects up to 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Lakeside, Virginia, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lakeside, there are 10.5 snowfall days, and 6.42" (163mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Lakeside?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lakeside, records 49.1°F (9.5°C), while the low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lakeside, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lakeside, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lakeside?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lakeside have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lakeside have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Lakeside, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Lakeside, VA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Lakeside, VA

Average pressure in December - Lakeside, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lakeside, VA

Average wind speed in December - Lakeside, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Lakeside, VA

Average humidity in December - Lakeside, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Lakeside, VA

Average rainfall in December - Lakeside, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Lakeside, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Lakeside, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lakeside, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lakeside, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Lakeside, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lakeside, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lakeside, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Lakeside, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Lakeside, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lakeside, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Lakeside, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Lakeside, VA

Average visibility in December - Lakeside, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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