December weather forecast
Mount Olive Terrace, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Olive Terrace, is still a chilly month, 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

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's refreshing 56.7°F (13.7°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 34.9°F (1.6°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Olive Terrace, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Olive Terrace, 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 Mount Olive Terrace, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Mount Olive Terrace, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:02 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In December, in Mount Olive Terrace, the average high-temperature is 49.1°F (9.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month in Mount Olive Terrace.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days 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 Mount Olive Terrace, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Olive Terrace have in December?

In Mount Olive Terrace, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Olive Terrace, VA

Average temperature in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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
Mount Olive Terrace, VA

Average pressure in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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
Mount Olive Terrace, VA

Average humidity in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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
Mount Olive Terrace, VA

Average rainfall in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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
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Average rainfall days in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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
Mount Olive Terrace, VA

Average snowfall in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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
Mount Olive Terrace, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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
Mount Olive Terrace, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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
Mount Olive Terrace, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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
Mount Olive Terrace, VA

Average UV index in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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
Mount Olive Terrace, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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
Mount Olive Terrace, VA

Average visibility in December - Mount Olive Terrace, 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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