December weather forecastShipman, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Shipman, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Shipman's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In Shipman, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) during December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Shipman are May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Shipman, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Shipman, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.2 snowfall days, and 13.98" (355mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, 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 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Shipman, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Shipman, 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
Shipman, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Shipman, VA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Shipman, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Shipman, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shipman, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shipman, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shipman, 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 18min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shipman, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Shipman, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Shipman, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Shipman, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September, October and December (5mi).
