December weather forecast
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sulphur Springs Heights, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.4°F (6.9°C) and min 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Sulphur Springs Heights, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.6 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sulphur Springs Heights, in December, during 8.9 snowfall days, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.9 snowfall days, and 22.91" (582mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sulphur Springs Heights is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

Sulphur Springs Heights in December has an average high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Sulphur Springs Heights, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sulphur Springs Heights, in December, during 8.9 snowfall days, 5.24" (133mm) 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 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sulphur Springs Heights have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sulphur Springs Heights have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average temperature in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average pressure in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, 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
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average wind speed in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average humidity in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average rainfall in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average snowfall in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average UV index in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, 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
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA

Average visibility in December - Sulphur Springs Heights, 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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