December weather forecast
Tenso, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tenso, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). The average temperature drops to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

In Tenso, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Tenso, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated. In Tenso, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 22.36" (568mm) of snow.

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 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Tenso, is 45°F (7.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Tenso, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Tenso, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 4.61" (117mm) 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 Tenso have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Tenso, VA

Average temperature in December - Tenso, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Tenso, VA

Average pressure in December - Tenso, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tenso, VA

Average wind speed in December - Tenso, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Tenso, VA

Average humidity in December - Tenso, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
Tenso, VA

Average rainfall in December - Tenso, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Tenso, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Tenso, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tenso, VA

Average snowfall in December - Tenso, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tenso, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Tenso, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tenso, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tenso, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Tenso, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Tenso, VA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Tenso, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Tenso, 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 35).

Average visibility in December
Tenso, VA

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

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

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