December weather forecastHorse Pasture, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Horse Pasture, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.1°F (9.5°C) and min 34.2°F (1.2°C).Temperature
December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) is recorded during the month of December.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Horse Pasture, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Horse Pasture, in December, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.7 snowfall days, and 8.31" (211mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. 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 precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Horse Pasture, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 49.1°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 (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Horse Pasture, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Horse Pasture, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Horse Pasture, VA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Horse Pasture, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in December
Horse Pasture, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Horse Pasture, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Horse Pasture, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Horse Pasture, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Horse Pasture, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 21 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Horse Pasture, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Horse Pasture, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Horse Pasture, 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).
