December weather forecast
Lynchburg, VA

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Cloudy orange sky gracing the dusk in Lynchburg city, Virginia
Cloudy orange sky gracing the dusk in Lynchburg city, Virginia

Weather in December

December, undoubtedly, carries the winter baton with dignity in Lynchburg, as temperatures hover around freezing at the lower end with an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C). It represents a time of year when daylight hours are shortest, adding to the winter aesthetic. Despite the cold, December holds the highest rainfall for the year at 2.91" (74mm). The colder temperatures are accompanied by an increase in gusty winds, making the winter feel even chillier. The city often wakes up to frosty scenes, with occasional snowfall enhancing the beauty of Lynchburg in winter.

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a moderate 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lynchburg, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lynchburg, there are 156.7 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lynchburg are January through April, October through December. In Lynchburg, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lynchburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.1 days and aggregates up to 10.94" (278mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lynchburg is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Lynchburg, sunrise is at 7:30 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 and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lynchburg. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Lynchburg in December?

The high-temperature in Lynchburg during December is 47.3°F (8.5°C) and the low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Lynchburg?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Lynchburg?

The average relative humidity in December in Lynchburg is 77%.

How much does it rain in Lynchburg in December?

In Lynchburg, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Lynchburg?

In Lynchburg, during December, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lynchburg?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Lynchburg?

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lynchburg?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lynchburg, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lynchburg?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lynchburg?

In Lynchburg, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lynchburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lynchburg, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lynchburg, VA

Average temperature in December - Lynchburg, 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 (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°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 (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lynchburg, VA

Average pressure in December - Lynchburg, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Lynchburg, VA

Average wind speed in December - Lynchburg, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lynchburg, VA

Average humidity in December - Lynchburg, 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
Lynchburg, VA

Average rainfall in December - Lynchburg, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lynchburg, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Lynchburg, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lynchburg, VA

Average snowfall in December - Lynchburg, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lynchburg, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Lynchburg, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.3 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
Lynchburg, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lynchburg, 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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lynchburg, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Lynchburg, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lynchburg, VA

Average UV index in December - Lynchburg, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lynchburg, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Lynchburg, VA

Average visibility in December - Lynchburg, 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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