Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's cool 55°F (12.8°C) to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). In Ophelia, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a wintry 38.1°F (3.4°C).Humidity
In Ophelia, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Ophelia, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Ophelia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.5 days and collects up to 20.16" (512mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Ophelia, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6 snowfall days, and 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Ophelia, the average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Ophelia, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Ophelia, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ophelia, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Ophelia, VA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Ophelia, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Ophelia, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ophelia, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ophelia, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Ophelia, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ophelia, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Ophelia, 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
Ophelia, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Ophelia, 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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