December weather forecast
Shirley Gate Park, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Shirley Gate Park, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

Shirley Gate Park's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is observed.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Shirley Gate Park, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Shirley Gate Park. In December, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shirley Gate Park, there are 18 snowfall days, and 11.18" (284mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Shirley Gate Park, is 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shirley Gate Park?

In Shirley Gate Park, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) 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 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Shirley Gate Park?

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shirley Gate Park have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shirley Gate Park?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Shirley Gate Park, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average temperature in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average pressure in December - Shirley Gate Park, 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
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average wind speed in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average humidity in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average rainfall in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average snowfall in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 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
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average UV index in December - Shirley Gate Park, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Shirley Gate Park, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average visibility in December - Shirley Gate Park, 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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