December weather forecast
Mint Spring, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mint Spring, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) to Mint Spring.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Mint Spring, Virginia, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Mint Spring, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.9 rainfall days, and 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mint Spring are January through May, October through December. In Mint Spring, in December, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mint Spring, there are 23.9 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Mint Spring, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Mint Spring, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Mint Spring, Virginia, is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Mint Spring?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mint Spring, is 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.2°F (-1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mint Spring?

In Mint Spring, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Mint Spring in December?

In Mint Spring, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Mint Spring?

In Mint Spring, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mint Spring?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Mint Spring?

In Mint Spring, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mint Spring?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mint Spring, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mint Spring?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mint Spring?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mint Spring, Virginia, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mint Spring?

The months with the lowest UV index in Mint Spring, Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Mint Spring?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mint Spring is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average temperature in December - Mint Spring, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average pressure in December - Mint Spring, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average wind speed in December - Mint Spring, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average humidity in December - Mint Spring, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average rainfall in December - Mint Spring, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Mint Spring, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average snowfall in December - Mint Spring, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Mint Spring, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mint Spring, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Mint Spring, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average UV index in December - Mint Spring, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Mint Spring, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Mint Spring, VA

Average visibility in December - Mint Spring, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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