December weather forecast
Lydell Heights, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Lydell Heights, Virginia, 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

Lydell Heights in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). The average temperature drops to a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lydell Heights, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. In Lydell Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.1 days and collects up to 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lydell Heights, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lydell Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, 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.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and a low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lydell Heights, 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 many days does it snow in December?

In Lydell Heights, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lydell Heights have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, 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?

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

How long on average sun shines 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Lydell Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average temperature in December - Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average pressure in December - Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average wind speed in December - Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average humidity in December - Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average rainfall in December - Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average snowfall in December - Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average UV index in December - Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, VA

Average visibility in December - Lydell Heights, 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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