December weather forecast
Poquoson, VA

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Weather in December

December marks the onset of winter in Poquoson. The weather sees a combination of chilly winds, frequent rains, and reduced daylight hours. The beauty of falling snow is a characteristic December sight, second only to February in terms of snowfall. As the year comes to a close, overall weather conditions mirror those of January, with almost identical temperatures, rainfall, and wind speeds. Expect a rolling continuation of this weather as the new year unfolds.

Temperature

Poquoson observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C) to a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) is expected.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Poquoson, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.2 rainfall days, and 28.43" (722mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.3 snowfall days, and 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Poquoson in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Poquoson, is 50.4°F (10.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.9°F (4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Poquoson is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Poquoson, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) 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 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Poquoson?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Poquoson, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Poquoson?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Poquoson is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Poquoson, VA

Average temperature in December - Poquoson, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Poquoson, VA

Average pressure in December - Poquoson, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Poquoson, VA

Average wind speed in December - Poquoson, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Poquoson, VA

Average humidity in December - Poquoson, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Poquoson, VA

Average rainfall in December - Poquoson, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Poquoson, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Poquoson, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Poquoson, VA

Average snowfall in December - Poquoson, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Poquoson, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Poquoson, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Poquoson, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Poquoson, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Poquoson, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Poquoson, VA

Average UV index in December - Poquoson, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Poquoson, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Poquoson, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Poquoson, VA

Average visibility in December - Poquoson, 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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