December weather forecast
Murrayfield, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Murrayfield, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

Murrayfield's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Murrayfield, Virginia, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Murrayfield, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Murrayfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.7 days and collects up to 29.02" (737mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Murrayfield, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow. In Murrayfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.6 days and aggregates up to 19.8" (503mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 44.4°F (6.9°C) and the low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent 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 December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Murrayfield, during December, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Murrayfield, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Murrayfield have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 42min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Murrayfield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month 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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Murrayfield, VA

Average temperature in December - Murrayfield, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Murrayfield, VA

Average pressure in December - Murrayfield, 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
Murrayfield, VA

Average wind speed in December - Murrayfield, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Murrayfield, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Murrayfield, VA

Average rainfall in December - Murrayfield, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Murrayfield, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Murrayfield, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Murrayfield, VA

Average snowfall in December - Murrayfield, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Murrayfield, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Murrayfield, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Murrayfield, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Murrayfield, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Murrayfield, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Murrayfield, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Murrayfield, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Murrayfield, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Murrayfield, VA

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

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

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