December weather forecast
Poetown, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Poetown, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average high of 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

Poetown's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). In the month of December, Poetown's average low-temperature falls to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Poetown, Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. In Poetown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.1 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Poetown, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.61" (117mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 22.36" (568mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Poetown is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 45°F (7.2°C) and the low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Poetown, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Poetown, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Poetown have in December?

In Poetown, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Poetown, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Poetown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Poetown, VA

Average temperature in December - Poetown, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Poetown, VA

Average pressure in December - Poetown, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Poetown, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Poetown, VA

Average humidity in December - Poetown, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Poetown, VA

Average rainfall in December - Poetown, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Poetown, VA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Poetown, VA

Average snowfall in December - Poetown, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Poetown, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Poetown, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Poetown, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Poetown, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Poetown, VA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Poetown, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Poetown, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Poetown, VA

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

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

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