Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). In December, Rural Retreat's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C) during the night.Humidity
In Rural Retreat, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Rural Retreat, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.9 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rural Retreat. December is the month with the most snowfall in Rural Retreat. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 6.22" (158mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rural Retreat.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Rural Retreat is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Rural Retreat are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the shortest days in Rural Retreat?
What is the average length of the day in December in Rural Retreat?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Rural Retreat?
How long on average sun shines in December in Rural Retreat?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rural Retreat?
What is the UV index reading in December in Rural Retreat?
Average temperature in December
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Rural Retreat, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Rural Retreat, 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, June, July and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 6.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rural Retreat, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
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