December weather forecast
Litchfield, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Litchfield, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Litchfield observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 32°F (0°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The most humid month in Litchfield is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Litchfield, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.5 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Litchfield, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Litchfield, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.3 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Litchfield?

The high-temperature, in December, in Litchfield, is 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32°F (0°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Litchfield?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Litchfield?

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

How much does it rain in Litchfield in December?

In December, in Litchfield, Virginia, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Litchfield?

In Litchfield, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Litchfield?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Litchfield.

What is the average length of the day in December in Litchfield?

In Litchfield, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Litchfield?

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 7:28 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Litchfield?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Litchfield have in December?

In Litchfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Litchfield?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Litchfield?

In Litchfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Litchfield, VA

Average temperature in December - Litchfield, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Litchfield, VA

Average pressure in December - Litchfield, 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
Litchfield, VA

Average wind speed in December - Litchfield, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Litchfield, VA

Average humidity in December - Litchfield, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Litchfield, VA

Average rainfall in December - Litchfield, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Litchfield, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Litchfield, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Litchfield, VA

Average snowfall in December - Litchfield, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Litchfield, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Litchfield, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Litchfield, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Litchfield, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Litchfield, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Litchfield, VA

Average UV index in December - Litchfield, 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
Litchfield, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Litchfield, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Litchfield, VA

Average visibility in December - Litchfield, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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