December weather forecast
Ziontown, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ziontown, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature in Ziontown is a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Ziontown, Virginia, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ziontown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.1 days and collects up to 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.5 snowfall days, and 6.42" (163mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February 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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Ziontown, in December, the average high-temperature is 49.1°F (9.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Ziontown?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ziontown, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ziontown, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Ziontown.

How many hours of sunshine does Ziontown have in December?

In Ziontown, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Ziontown, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Ziontown, VA

Average pressure in December - Ziontown, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Ziontown, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ziontown, VA

Average humidity in December - Ziontown, 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 (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Ziontown, VA

Average rainfall in December - Ziontown, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Ziontown, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Ziontown, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ziontown, VA

Average snowfall in December - Ziontown, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ziontown, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Ziontown, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Ziontown, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ziontown, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ziontown, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Ziontown, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ziontown, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ziontown, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Ziontown, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

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
Ziontown, VA

Average visibility in December - Ziontown, 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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