December weather forecast
Nelsonia, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Nelsonia, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). In December, Nelsonia records an average nighttime temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Nelsonia, Virginia, is 76%.

Rainfall

In Nelsonia, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Nelsonia, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 16.1" (409mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nelsonia are January through March, November and December. In Nelsonia, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Nelsonia, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.5 days and aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) 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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Nelsonia, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Nelsonia?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Nelsonia are 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Nelsonia?

In Nelsonia, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Nelsonia?

In Nelsonia, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Nelsonia?

In Nelsonia, Virginia, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nelsonia?

December has the shortest days of the year in Nelsonia, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Nelsonia have in December?

In Nelsonia, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Nelsonia?

On the first day of December in Nelsonia, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Nelsonia?

In Nelsonia, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Nelsonia?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Nelsonia?

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

Average temperature in December - Nelsonia, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Nelsonia, VA

Average pressure in December - Nelsonia, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nelsonia, VA

Average wind speed in December - Nelsonia, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Nelsonia, VA

Average humidity in December - Nelsonia, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Nelsonia, VA

Average rainfall in December - Nelsonia, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Nelsonia, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Nelsonia, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nelsonia, VA

Average snowfall in December - Nelsonia, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nelsonia, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Nelsonia, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nelsonia, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nelsonia, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Nelsonia, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Nelsonia, VA

Average UV index in December - Nelsonia, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Nelsonia, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Nelsonia, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Nelsonia, VA

Average visibility in December - Nelsonia, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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