December weather forecast
Phillis, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Phillis, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

Phillis in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Phillis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.4 days and collects up to 21.3" (541mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.3 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Phillis are 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°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?

The average relative humidity in December in Phillis is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Phillis, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Phillis, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Phillis?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Phillis, VA

Average temperature in December - Phillis, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Phillis, VA

Average pressure in December - Phillis, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Phillis, VA

Average wind speed in December - Phillis, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Phillis, VA

Average humidity in December - Phillis, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Phillis, VA

Average rainfall in December - Phillis, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Phillis, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Phillis, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Phillis, VA

Average snowfall in December - Phillis, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Phillis, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Phillis, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Phillis, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Phillis, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Phillis, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Phillis, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Phillis, VA

Average UV index in December - Phillis, 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
Phillis, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Phillis, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Phillis, VA

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

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

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