December weather forecast
Shacklefords, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Shacklefords, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's refreshing 57.2°F (14°C) to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). Shacklefords experiences a consistent average temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shacklefords, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shacklefords, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.5 days and collects up to 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shacklefords, Virginia, are January through April, November and December. In Shacklefords, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shacklefords, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Shacklefords, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Shacklefords, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Shacklefords in December?

In Shacklefords, 49.6°F (9.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.1°F (2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month in Shacklefords?

With an average relative humidity of 79%, December is the most humid month in Shacklefords.

What is the average humidity in December in Shacklefords?

The average relative humidity in December in Shacklefords, Virginia, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shacklefords?

In Shacklefords, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Shacklefords?

In Shacklefords, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shacklefords?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shacklefords?

On the first day of December in Shacklefords, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shacklefords have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Shacklefords?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Shacklefords?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Shacklefords is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shacklefords, VA

Average temperature in December - Shacklefords, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.1°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 (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Shacklefords, VA

Average pressure in December - Shacklefords, 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
Shacklefords, VA

Average wind speed in December - Shacklefords, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Shacklefords, VA

Average humidity in December - Shacklefords, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Shacklefords, VA

Average rainfall in December - Shacklefords, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Shacklefords, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Shacklefords, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shacklefords, VA

Average snowfall in December - Shacklefords, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shacklefords, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Shacklefords, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 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
Shacklefords, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shacklefords, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shacklefords, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Shacklefords, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Shacklefords, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shacklefords, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Shacklefords, VA

Average visibility in December - Shacklefords, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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