December weather forecastBuena Vista, VA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Buena Vista, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).Temperature
December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). During December in Buena Vista, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Buena Vista are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Buena Vista, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Buena Vista, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Buena Vista, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Buena Vista, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 7.48" (190mm) of snow.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 7:14 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, 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
Buena Vista, 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).
