December weather forecast
Great Falls, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Great Falls, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). An average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) is observed during December nights in Great Falls.

Humidity

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Great Falls, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Great Falls, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Great Falls, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Great Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.9 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Great Falls, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Great Falls, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Great Falls in December?

In Great Falls, 45.3°F (7.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.7°F (0.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Great Falls?

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Great Falls.

What is the average humidity in December in Great Falls?

The average relative humidity in December in Great Falls, Virginia, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Great Falls in December?

In Great Falls, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Great Falls?

In Great Falls, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Great Falls?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Great Falls have in December?

The average day length in December in Great Falls, Virginia, is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Great Falls?

On the first day of December in Great Falls, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Great Falls?

January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Great Falls?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Great Falls is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Great Falls?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Great Falls?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Great Falls is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Great Falls, VA

Average temperature in December - Great Falls, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Great Falls, VA

Average pressure in December - Great Falls, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Great Falls, VA

Average wind speed in December - Great Falls, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Great Falls, VA

Average humidity in December - Great Falls, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Great Falls, VA

Average rainfall in December - Great Falls, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Great Falls, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Great Falls, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Great Falls, VA

Average snowfall in December - Great Falls, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Great Falls, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Great Falls, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Great Falls, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Great Falls, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Great Falls, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Great Falls, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Great Falls, VA

Average UV index in December - Great Falls, 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
Great Falls, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Great Falls, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Great Falls, VA

Average visibility in December - Great Falls, 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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