December weather forecast
Lakota, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Lakota, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.4°F (8°C) and min 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). Lakota experiences an average nighttime temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Lakota, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.4 days and collects up to 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Lakota. In December, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.4 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Lakota, 46.4°F (8°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lakota have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:00 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 long on average sun shines in December?

In Lakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lakota, VA

Average temperature in December - Lakota, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Lakota, VA

Average pressure in December - Lakota, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Lakota, VA

Average wind speed in December - Lakota, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lakota, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Lakota, VA

Average rainfall in December - Lakota, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Lakota, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Lakota, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lakota, VA

Average snowfall in December - Lakota, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lakota, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Lakota, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lakota, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lakota, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • 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
Lakota, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Lakota, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Lakota, VA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lakota, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Lakota, VA

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

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

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