December weather forecast
Swimley, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Swimley, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in December.

Humidity

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Swimley, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Swimley, there are 152.4 rainfall days, and 23.5" (597mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Swimley, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 9.69" (246mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Swimley, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

January 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Swimley, records 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Swimley?

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Swimley, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Swimley, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Swimley?

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 Swimley, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Swimley, VA

Average temperature in December - Swimley, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Swimley, VA

Average pressure in December - Swimley, 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
Swimley, VA

Average wind speed in December - Swimley, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Swimley, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Swimley, VA

Average rainfall in December - Swimley, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Swimley, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Swimley, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Swimley, VA

Average snowfall in December - Swimley, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Swimley, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Swimley, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Swimley, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Swimley, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Swimley, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Swimley, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Swimley, VA

Average UV index in December - Swimley, 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
Swimley, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Swimley, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Swimley, VA

Average visibility in December - Swimley, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September, October and December (5mi).

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