December weather forecast
Shirley Gate Park, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Shirley Gate Park, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

Shirley Gate Park in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Shirley Gate Park witnesses an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Shirley Gate Park, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shirley Gate Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162 days and collects up to 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shirley Gate Park, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shirley Gate Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 18 days and aggregates up to 11.18" (284mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Shirley Gate Park is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Shirley Gate Park, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Shirley Gate Park.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Shirley Gate Park?

The high-temperature, in December, in Shirley Gate Park, is 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Shirley Gate Park?

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Shirley Gate Park, Virginia.

What is the average humidity in December in Shirley Gate Park?

In Shirley Gate Park, Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shirley Gate Park?

In Shirley Gate Park, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shirley Gate Park in December?

In Shirley Gate Park, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shirley Gate Park?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Shirley Gate Park?

In Shirley Gate Park, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shirley Gate Park?

On the first day of December in Shirley Gate Park, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shirley Gate Park?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shirley Gate Park?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Shirley Gate Park?

The months with the lowest UV index in Shirley Gate Park are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Shirley Gate Park?

In Shirley Gate Park, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average temperature in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average pressure in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average wind speed in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average humidity in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average rainfall in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average snowfall in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average UV index in December - Shirley Gate Park, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average visibility in December - Shirley Gate Park, 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).

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