December weather forecast
Swords Creek, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Swords Creek, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.2°F (6.8°C) and min 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). An average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is common in Swords Creek during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Swords Creek, Virginia, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Swords Creek, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Swords Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Swords Creek is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Swords Creek, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Swords Creek?

In Swords Creek, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Swords Creek?

The average relative humidity in December in Swords Creek, Virginia, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Swords Creek?

In Swords Creek, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Swords Creek?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Swords Creek. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Swords Creek in December?

In Swords Creek, Virginia, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Swords Creek?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Swords Creek, Virginia.

How many hours of daylight does Swords Creek have in December?

The average day length in December in Swords Creek, Virginia, is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Swords Creek?

On the first day of December in Swords Creek, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Swords Creek?

In Swords Creek, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Swords Creek?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Swords Creek, Virginia.

How high is the UV index in December in Swords Creek?

In Swords Creek, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Swords Creek, VA

Average temperature in December - Swords Creek, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Swords Creek, VA

Average pressure in December - Swords Creek, 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 (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Swords Creek, VA

Average wind speed in December - Swords Creek, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Swords Creek, VA

Average humidity in December - Swords Creek, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Swords Creek, VA

Average rainfall in December - Swords Creek, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Swords Creek, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Swords Creek, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Swords Creek, VA

Average snowfall in December - Swords Creek, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Swords Creek, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Swords Creek, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Swords Creek, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Swords Creek, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Swords Creek, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Swords Creek, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Swords Creek, VA

Average UV index in December - Swords Creek, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
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
Swords Creek, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Swords Creek, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Swords Creek, VA

Average visibility in December - Swords Creek, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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