December weather forecast
Palmers Crossroads, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Palmers Crossroads, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32°F (0°C) and an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In Palmers Crossroads, the December nights cool down to an average low of 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Palmers Crossroads, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.5 days and collects up to 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Palmers Crossroads, Virginia, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Palmers Crossroads, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.3 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 32°F (0°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Palmers Crossroads, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Palmers Crossroads, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Palmers Crossroads have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Palmers Crossroads are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

Average temperature in December - Palmers Crossroads, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

Average wind speed in December - Palmers Crossroads, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

Average humidity in December - Palmers Crossroads, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

Average rainfall in December - Palmers Crossroads, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Palmers Crossroads, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

Average snowfall in December - Palmers Crossroads, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Palmers Crossroads, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmers Crossroads, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • 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 December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Palmers Crossroads, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

Average UV index in December - Palmers Crossroads, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Palmers Crossroads, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Palmers Crossroads, VA

Average visibility in December - Palmers Crossroads, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, September, October and December (5mi).

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