December weather forecast
Mantua, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Mantua, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.5°F (7.5°C) and min 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). During December, Mantua experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Mantua, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Mantua, in December, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18 snowfall days, and 11.18" (284mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

Mantua in December has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mantua, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Mantua?

In Mantua, during December, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mantua have in December?

In Mantua, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Mantua, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Mantua, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mantua, VA

Average temperature in December - Mantua, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Mantua, VA

Average pressure in December - Mantua, 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
Mantua, VA

Average wind speed in December - Mantua, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mantua, VA

Average humidity in December - Mantua, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Mantua, VA

Average rainfall in December - Mantua, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Mantua, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Mantua, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mantua, VA

Average snowfall in December - Mantua, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mantua, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Mantua, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 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
Mantua, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mantua, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mantua, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Mantua, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mantua, VA

Average UV index in December - Mantua, 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
Mantua, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Mantua, 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
Mantua, VA

Average visibility in December - Mantua, 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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