December weather forecast
Forest, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). Throughout December, Forest anticipates an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Forest, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Forest, there are 143 rainfall days, and 23.03" (585mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Forest, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.9 days and aggregates up to 7.56" (192mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Forest, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Forest.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Forest in December?

In December, in Forest, the average high-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Forest?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month in Forest.

What is the average humidity in December in Forest?

In December, the average relative humidity in Forest, Virginia, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Forest in December?

In Forest, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Forest?

In Forest, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Forest?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Forest.

How many hours of daylight does Forest have in December?

In December, the average day length in Forest, Virginia, is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Forest?

On the first day of December in Forest, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Forest?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Forest.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest have in December?

In Forest, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Forest?

In Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Forest, VA

Average temperature in December - Forest, 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 (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°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 (27.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Forest, VA

Average pressure in December - Forest, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Forest, VA

Average wind speed in December - Forest, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Forest, VA

Average humidity in December - Forest, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Forest, VA

Average rainfall in December - Forest, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Forest, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Forest, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Forest, VA

Average snowfall in December - Forest, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Forest, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Forest, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Forest, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Forest, VA

Average UV index in December - Forest, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Forest, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Forest, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Forest, VA

Average visibility in December - Forest, 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).

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