December weather forecast
Lightfoot, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lightfoot, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 50.2°F (10.1°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a mild 57.6°F (14.2°C) in November to a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C). An average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lightfoot, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lightfoot, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lightfoot, is 50.2°F (10.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.4°F (3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lightfoot, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lightfoot, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lightfoot?

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 in Lightfoot is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lightfoot have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Lightfoot, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Lightfoot, VA

Average temperature in December - Lightfoot, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Lightfoot, VA

Average pressure in December - Lightfoot, 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
Lightfoot, VA

Average wind speed in December - Lightfoot, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Lightfoot, VA

Average humidity in December - Lightfoot, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Lightfoot, VA

Average rainfall in December - Lightfoot, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Lightfoot, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Lightfoot, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lightfoot, VA

Average snowfall in December - Lightfoot, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lightfoot, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Lightfoot, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lightfoot, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lightfoot, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Lightfoot, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Lightfoot, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lightfoot, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Lightfoot, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Lightfoot, VA

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

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

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