December weather forecast
Ridgeway, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ridgeway, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a moderate 57.2°F (14°C) in November to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) in Ridgeway, Virginia.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Ridgeway, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.6 rainfall days, and 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Ridgeway?

The high-temperature in Ridgeway, Virginia, during December is 49.8°F (9.9°C) and the low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Ridgeway?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in Ridgeway?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ridgeway, Virginia, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ridgeway?

In December, in Ridgeway, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Ridgeway?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Ridgeway in December?

In Ridgeway, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ridgeway?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ridgeway, Virginia.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ridgeway?

In December, the average day length in Ridgeway, Virginia, is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ridgeway?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ridgeway?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Ridgeway have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ridgeway?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ridgeway?

In Ridgeway, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ridgeway, VA

Average temperature in December - Ridgeway, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Ridgeway, VA

Average pressure in December - Ridgeway, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ridgeway, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Ridgeway, VA

Average humidity in December - Ridgeway, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Ridgeway, VA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Ridgeway, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgeway, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ridgeway, VA

Average snowfall in December - Ridgeway, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ridgeway, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgeway, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Ridgeway, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridgeway, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ridgeway, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgeway, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ridgeway, VA

Average UV index in December - Ridgeway, 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
Ridgeway, VA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Ridgeway, VA

Average visibility in December - Ridgeway, 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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