December weather forecast
Whitewood, VA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Throughout December, Whitewood records an average temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Whitewood, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Whitewood, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. 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 Whitewood, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Whitewood, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Whitewood, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Whitewood, Virginia. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Whitewood during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Whitewood, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Whitewood?

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

How much does it rain in Whitewood in December?

In Whitewood, Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Whitewood?

The month with the most snowfall in Whitewood 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 Whitewood?

In Whitewood, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Whitewood?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Whitewood, Virginia.

What is the average length of the day in December in Whitewood?

In Whitewood, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Whitewood?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Whitewood?

In Whitewood, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Whitewood?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Whitewood?

In Whitewood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Whitewood, VA

Average temperature in December - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, VA

Average pressure in December - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, VA

Average wind speed in December - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, VA

Average humidity in December - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, VA

Average rainfall in December - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, VA

Average snowfall in December - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, VA

Average UV index in December - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Whitewood, 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
Whitewood, VA

Average visibility in December - Whitewood, 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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