Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Madison's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). December nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.3 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Madison, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 10.75" (273mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the most humid month?
What is the average humidity in December in Madison?
How much does it rain in December?
How much does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
What is the average length of the day in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How long on average sun shines in December in Madison?
When is the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Madison?
Average temperature in December
Madison, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Madison, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Madison, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Madison, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Madison, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Madison, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Madison, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Madison, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Madison, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Madison, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Madison, 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
Madison, 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 30).
Average visibility in December
Madison, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and September (5mi).
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