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
The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). During December, West Gate experiences an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) at night.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In West Gate, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Gate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.5 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Gate, Virginia, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.8 snowfall days, and 11.5" (292mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in West Gate, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of 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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
West Gate, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in December
West Gate, 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
West Gate, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
West Gate, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in December
West Gate, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
West Gate, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Gate, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Gate, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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
West Gate, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Gate, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
West Gate, 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
West Gate, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
West Gate, 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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