December weather forecast
Quinton, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Quinton, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.2°F (1.8°C) and max 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) from a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C). Quinton experiences an average low-temperature reading of 35.2°F (1.8°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Quinton, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.7 rainfall days, and 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Quinton, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.4 snowfall days, and 7.87" (200mm) 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 December in Quinton, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Quinton experiences an average high-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and a low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Quinton, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Quinton?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Quinton.

How many hours of sunshine does Quinton have in December?

In Quinton, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents 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 temperature in December
Quinton, VA

Average temperature in December - Quinton, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Quinton, VA

Average pressure in December - Quinton, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Quinton, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Quinton, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Quinton, VA

Average rainfall in December - Quinton, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Quinton, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Quinton, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Quinton, VA

Average snowfall in December - Quinton, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Quinton, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Quinton, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 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
Quinton, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Quinton, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Quinton, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Quinton, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Quinton, VA

Average UV index in December - Quinton, 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
Quinton, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Quinton, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Quinton, VA

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

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

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