December weather forecastBig Island, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Big Island, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). The low-temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Big Island, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Big Island, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) 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 December in Big Island, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Big Island, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Big Island, 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
Big Island, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Big Island, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Big Island, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Big Island, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Big Island, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Big Island, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 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
Big Island, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 24min
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
Big Island, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Big Island, 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
Big Island, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Big Island, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
