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 average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). Amherst encounters an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) during December nights.Humidity
December is the most humid month in Amherst, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Amherst, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Amherst, Virginia, there are 156.7 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.1 snowfall days, and 10.94" (278mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Amherst, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Amherst is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Amherst. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Amherst?
What is the most humid month in Amherst?
What is the average humidity in December in Amherst?
How much does it rain in Amherst in December?
How much does it snow in Amherst in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Amherst?
How many hours of daylight does Amherst have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Amherst?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Amherst?
How many hours of sunshine does Amherst have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Amherst?
How high is the UV index in December in Amherst?
Average temperature in December
Amherst, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Amherst, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Amherst, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Amherst, VA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Amherst, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Amherst, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Amherst, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Amherst, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Amherst, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Amherst, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Amherst, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Amherst, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Amherst, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
Amherst, Virginia, USA
Weather forecast for your location
2. Allow the app to use your location
