December weather forecast
Yards, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Yards, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.2°F (-1°C) and max 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Yards, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Yards, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Yards is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Yards, Virginia, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Yards?

During December, Yards experiences an average high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Yards?

The average relative humidity in December in Yards is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Yards?

In December, in Yards, Virginia, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Yards?

The month with the most snowfall in Yards is December, when snow falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Yards in December?

In Yards, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Yards?

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

How many hours of daylight does Yards have in December?

In December, the average day length in Yards is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Yards?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Yards, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Yards?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Yards, Virginia, is 4.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Yards?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Yards is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Yards, VA

Average temperature in December - Yards, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Yards, VA

Average pressure in December - Yards, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Yards, VA

Average wind speed in December - Yards, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Yards, VA

Average humidity in December - Yards, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Yards, VA

Average rainfall in December - Yards, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Yards, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Yards, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
Yards, VA

Average snowfall in December - Yards, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Yards, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Yards, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Yards, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Yards, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Yards, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Yards, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Yards, VA

Average UV index in December - Yards, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Yards, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Yards, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Yards, VA

Average visibility in December - Yards, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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