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
A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C). Mineral observes an average nighttime temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) during December.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Mineral, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.5 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Mineral, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mineral, there are 13.3 snowfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Mineral, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in December
Mineral, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 47.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Mineral, 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
Mineral, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Mineral, 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
Mineral, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Mineral, 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 (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mineral, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mineral, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Mineral, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
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 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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mineral, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Mineral, 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
Mineral, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Mineral, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, September and December (5mi).
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