December weather forecast
Saltville, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saltville, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Saltville's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). Throughout December, Saltville witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In Saltville, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Saltville, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saltville, there are 189.6 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Saltville are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated. In Saltville, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.9 days and aggregates up to 22.91" (582mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Saltville is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Saltville, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Saltville, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Saltville, Virginia, are January, February, November 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 average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Saltville during December?

The high-temperature during December is 44.4°F (6.9°C) and the low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Saltville?

The average relative humidity in December in Saltville is 80%.

How much does it rain in Saltville in December?

In December, in Saltville, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Saltville in December?

In Saltville, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Saltville?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Saltville, Virginia, is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Saltville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Saltville, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Saltville?

In Saltville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Saltville?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Saltville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Saltville, VA

Average temperature in December - Saltville, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Saltville, VA

Average pressure in December - Saltville, 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
Saltville, VA

Average wind speed in December - Saltville, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Saltville, VA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Saltville, VA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Saltville, VA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saltville, VA

Average snowfall in December - Saltville, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saltville, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Saltville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saltville, 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 0min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saltville, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Saltville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Saltville, VA

Average UV index in December - Saltville, 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
Saltville, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Saltville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Saltville, VA

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

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

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