December weather forecast
West Springfield, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in West Springfield, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). West Springfield reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In West Springfield, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Springfield, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.2 snowfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in West Springfield, is 45.7°F (7.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months?

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In West Springfield, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in West Springfield?

In West Springfield, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In West Springfield, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) 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 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in West Springfield is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in West Springfield, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does West Springfield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with 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 intensity in December in West Springfield?

In West Springfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Springfield, VA

Average temperature in December - West Springfield, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
West Springfield, VA

Average pressure in December - West Springfield, 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 Springfield, VA

Average wind speed in December - West Springfield, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
West Springfield, VA

Average humidity in December - West Springfield, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
West Springfield, VA

Average rainfall in December - West Springfield, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
West Springfield, VA

Average rainfall days in December - West Springfield, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Springfield, VA

Average snowfall in December - West Springfield, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Springfield, VA

Average snowfall days in December - West Springfield, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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 Springfield, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Springfield, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Springfield, VA

Average sunshine days in December - West Springfield, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
West Springfield, VA

Average UV index in December - West Springfield, 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 Springfield, VA

Average cloud cover in December - West Springfield, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
West Springfield, VA

Average visibility in December - West Springfield, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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