December weather forecastRaphine, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Raphine, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).Temperature
December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C) on average during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Raphine, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.9 rainfall days, and 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. In Raphine, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 19.02" (483mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min 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 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Raphine, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Raphine, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Raphine, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Raphine, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and July (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Raphine, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (2.09").
Average rainfall days in December
Raphine, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Raphine, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Raphine, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Raphine, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Raphine, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Raphine, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Raphine, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Raphine, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
