December weather forecast
Skippers, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Skippers, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 50.9°F (10.5°C) and min 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Skippers, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Skippers, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.6 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Skippers, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.5 snowfall days, and 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Skippers in December?

In Skippers, in December, the average high-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Skippers, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Skippers, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Skippers?

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

How many hours of daylight does Skippers have in December?

In Skippers, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Skippers?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:04 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 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Skippers have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Skippers?

In Skippers, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Skippers, VA

Average temperature in December - Skippers, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Skippers, VA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Skippers, VA

Average wind speed in December - Skippers, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Skippers, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April, July and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Skippers, VA

Average rainfall in December - Skippers, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Skippers, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Skippers, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Skippers, VA

Average snowfall in December - Skippers, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Skippers, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Skippers, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 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
Skippers, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Skippers, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Skippers, VA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Skippers, VA

Average UV index in December - Skippers, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Skippers, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Skippers, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Skippers, VA

Average visibility in December - Skippers, 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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