December weather forecast
Selma, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Selma, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Selma experiences an average low-temperature reading of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Selma, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 21.3" (541mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 10.87" (276mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Selma, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.8°F (-1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Selma, Virginia, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Selma in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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 Selma, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Selma have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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 threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Selma, VA

Average temperature in December - Selma, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Selma, VA

Average pressure in December - Selma, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Selma, VA

Average wind speed in December - Selma, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Selma, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Selma, VA

Average rainfall in December - Selma, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Selma, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Selma, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Selma, VA

Average snowfall in December - Selma, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Selma, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Selma, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Selma, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Selma, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Selma, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Selma, VA

Average UV index in December - Selma, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Selma, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Selma, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Selma, VA

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

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).

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