Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout the month of December, Sterling reports a steady low-temperature average of 32°F (0°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Sterling, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sterling, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sterling, during December, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Sterling, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 12.28" (312mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Sterling, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Sterling, 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
Sterling, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Sterling, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Sterling, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Sterling, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sterling, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.97"
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
Sterling, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 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
Sterling, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sterling, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Sterling, 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
Sterling, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Sterling, 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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