December weather forecast
Swords Creek, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Swords Creek, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Swords Creek experiences a consistent average temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Swords Creek, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Swords Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Swords Creek, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, in Swords Creek, the average high-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Swords Creek?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

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

When does it snow the most?

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 Swords Creek, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Swords Creek have in December?

In Swords Creek, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Swords Creek have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Swords Creek is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Swords Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average temperature in December - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average pressure in December - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average wind speed in December - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average humidity in December - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average rainfall in December - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average snowfall in December - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average UV index in December - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average visibility in December - Swords Creek, 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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