December weather forecast
Norton, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Norton, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°F (0°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Norton experiences an average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C) in month of December.

Humidity

In Norton, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Norton, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 179.6 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Norton, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Norton is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Norton, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Norton, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January, February 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Norton, is 44.2°F (6.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Norton, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Norton, Virginia, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Norton, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Norton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average temperature in December
Norton, VA

Average temperature in December - Norton, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Norton, VA

Average pressure in December - Norton, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Norton, VA

Average wind speed in December - Norton, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Norton, VA

Average humidity in December - Norton, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Norton, VA

Average rainfall in December - Norton, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Norton, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Norton, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Norton, VA

Average snowfall in December - Norton, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Norton, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Norton, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Norton, 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: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Norton, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Norton, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Norton, VA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Norton, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Norton, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Norton, VA

Average visibility in December - Norton, 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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