December weather forecast
Longbottom, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Longbottom, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Longbottom, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Longbottom, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 22.36" (568mm) 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 7:24 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Longbottom experiences an average high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and a low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Longbottom, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Longbottom, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Longbottom have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Longbottom, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Longbottom, VA

Average temperature in December - Longbottom, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Longbottom, VA

Average pressure in December - Longbottom, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Longbottom, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Longbottom, VA

Average humidity in December - Longbottom, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Longbottom, VA

Average rainfall in December - Longbottom, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Longbottom, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Longbottom, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Longbottom, VA

Average snowfall in December - Longbottom, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Longbottom, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Longbottom, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Longbottom, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Longbottom, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Longbottom, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Longbottom, VA

Average UV index in December - Longbottom, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Longbottom, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Longbottom, 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 35).

Average visibility in December
Longbottom, VA

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

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

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