December weather forecast
Shortt Gap, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shortt Gap, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Shortt Gap's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is experienced.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shortt Gap, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shortt Gap, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shortt Gap are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature in Shortt Gap during December is 44.2°F (6.8°C) and the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Shortt Gap, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Shortt Gap, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Shortt Gap have in December?

In Shortt Gap, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shortt Gap have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with 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 Shortt Gap.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Shortt Gap, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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 temperature in December
Shortt Gap, VA

Average temperature in December - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Shortt Gap, VA

Average pressure in December - Shortt Gap, 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
Shortt Gap, VA

Average wind speed in December - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Shortt Gap, VA

Average humidity in December - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Shortt Gap, VA

Average rainfall in December - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Shortt Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shortt Gap, VA

Average snowfall in December - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shortt Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shortt Gap, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shortt Gap, 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: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shortt Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Shortt Gap, VA

Average UV index in December - Shortt Gap, 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
Shortt Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Shortt Gap, VA

Average visibility in December - Shortt Gap, 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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