December weather forecastHopewell, VA
December
Weather in December
December welcomes winter back in Hopewell, Virginia. As the city readies to bid farewell to the year, residents gear up for the cold temperatures, light snowfall, and shorter daylight hours; average daylight being the lowest in the year at 9.6 hours. Winters can be relentless with low temperatures barely surviving above the freezing point. Moving ahead, the chill continues into January, keeping the city almost in a state of a sustained winter freeze.Temperature
December's onset in Hopewell brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) in November to a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C). Hopewell experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 35.6°F (2°C) during December nights.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Hopewell, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hopewell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hopewell, there are 4.7 snowfall days, and 0.71" (18mm) 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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Hopewell are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hopewell, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 50.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).
Average pressure in December
Hopewell, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"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).
Average wind speed in December
Hopewell, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Hopewell, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Hopewell, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Hopewell, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hopewell, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and March (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hopewell, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hopewell, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hopewell, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Hopewell, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Hopewell, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Hopewell, 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).
