December weather forecast
Virginia, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Virginia, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in Virginia, Kentucky, consistently average a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.4 rainfall days, and 20" (508mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Virginia. In Virginia, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Virginia, Kentucky, there are 15.2 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Virginia, Kentucky, is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Virginia?

In Virginia, 45.1°F (7.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.3°F (0.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Virginia?

In Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Virginia in December?

In Virginia, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Virginia in December?

In Virginia, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Virginia?

The month with the shortest days in Virginia is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Virginia have in December?

In December, the average day length in Virginia, Kentucky, is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Virginia?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Virginia, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Virginia have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Virginia is 4.7h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Virginia?

In Virginia, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Virginia, KY

Average temperature in December - Virginia, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°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 (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Virginia, KY

Average pressure in December - Virginia, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Virginia, KY

Average wind speed in December - Virginia, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Virginia, KY

Average humidity in December - Virginia, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Virginia, KY

Average rainfall in December - Virginia, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Virginia, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Virginia, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Virginia, KY

Average snowfall in December - Virginia, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Virginia, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Virginia, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Virginia, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Virginia, KY
  • 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Virginia, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Virginia, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Virginia, KY

Average UV index in December - Virginia, KY
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Virginia, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Virginia, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Virginia, KY

Average visibility in December - Virginia, KY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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