December weather forecast
Wise, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wise, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32°F (0°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Wise experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around an icy 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wise, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.6 days and collects up to 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wise, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:25 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January, February 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 44.2°F (6.8°C) and the low-temperature is 32°F (0°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Wise, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wise, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wise have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Wise?

January, February 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wise, VA

Average temperature in December - Wise, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Wise, VA

Average pressure in December - Wise, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"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
Wise, VA

Average wind speed in December - Wise, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Wise, VA

Average humidity in December - Wise, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Wise, VA

Average rainfall in December - Wise, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Wise, VA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wise, VA

Average snowfall in December - Wise, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wise, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Wise, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wise, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wise, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Wise, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Wise, VA

Average UV index in December - Wise, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Wise, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Wise, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Wise, VA

Average visibility in December - Wise, 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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