December weather forecastArk, VA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ark, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average high of 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Ark expects an average low of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ark, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.8 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Ark, in December, the average high-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Ark, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Ark, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

In Ark, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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

In Ark, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ark, VA

  • Average high temperature in December: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Ark, VA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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).

Average wind speed in December
Ark, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Ark, VA

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Ark, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Ark, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ark, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ark, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ark, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ark, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Ark, VA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ark, VA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Ark, VA

  • 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).