December weather forecast
Sharps, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sharps, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Sharps records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C) to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). In December, Sharps experiences an average nighttime temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Sharps, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Sharps, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Sharps, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12 snowfall days, and 6.89" (175mm) 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 7:04 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and a low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sharps, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically 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 Sharps, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sharps have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Sharps, VA

Average temperature in December - Sharps, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°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 (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Sharps, VA

Average pressure in December - Sharps, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Sharps, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sharps, VA

Average humidity in December - Sharps, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Sharps, VA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Sharps, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Sharps, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sharps, VA

Average snowfall in December - Sharps, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sharps, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Sharps, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Sharps, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sharps, 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 1min

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
Sharps, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Sharps, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sharps, VA

Average UV index in December - Sharps, 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
Sharps, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Sharps, 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
Sharps, VA

Average visibility in December - Sharps, 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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