December weather forecast
Murpheyville, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Murpheyville, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Murpheyville's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Murpheyville, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Murpheyville, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.9 days and collects up to 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Murpheyville are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Murpheyville. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Murpheyville, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Murpheyville, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Murpheyville is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Murpheyville. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Murpheyville during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Murpheyville, is 44.1°F (6.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Murpheyville?

In December, the average relative humidity in Murpheyville, Virginia, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Murpheyville?

In December, in Murpheyville, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Murpheyville?

The month with the most snowfall in Murpheyville is December, when snow falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Murpheyville?

In Murpheyville, during December, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Murpheyville?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Murpheyville have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Murpheyville?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Murpheyville?

In Murpheyville, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Murpheyville?

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 Murpheyville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average temperature in December - Murpheyville, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average pressure in December - Murpheyville, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average wind speed in December - Murpheyville, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average humidity in December - Murpheyville, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average rainfall in December - Murpheyville, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Murpheyville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average snowfall in December - Murpheyville, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Murpheyville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Murpheyville, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Murpheyville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average UV index in December - Murpheyville, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Murpheyville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Murpheyville, VA

Average visibility in December - Murpheyville, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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