December weather forecast
Oriskany, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oriskany, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Oriskany's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). An average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

February, May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Oriskany, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Oriskany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170 days and collects up to 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Oriskany. In Oriskany, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24 snowfall days, and 13.98" (355mm) 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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Oriskany, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Oriskany, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Oriskany in December?

In Oriskany, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Oriskany, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oriskany?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oriskany, VA

Average temperature in December - Oriskany, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°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 (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Oriskany, VA

Average pressure in December - Oriskany, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oriskany, VA

Average wind speed in December - Oriskany, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Oriskany, VA

Average humidity in December - Oriskany, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Oriskany, VA

Average rainfall in December - Oriskany, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Oriskany, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Oriskany, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oriskany, VA

Average snowfall in December - Oriskany, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oriskany, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Oriskany, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oriskany, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oriskany, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Oriskany, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Oriskany, VA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Oriskany, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Oriskany, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and November (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Oriskany, VA

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

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

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