December weather forecastBellwood, VA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bellwood, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and an average low of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C) in November to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). In Bellwood, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, in Bellwood, Virginia, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.2 rainfall days, and 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Bellwood, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Bellwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.7 days and aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Bellwood, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Bellwood, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bellwood. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Bellwood during December is 49.5°F (9.7°C) and the low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

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

In December, in Bellwood, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Bellwood, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Bellwood.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bellwood is 5.2h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Bellwood, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bellwood, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Bellwood, VA

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Bellwood, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Bellwood, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bellwood, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bellwood, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bellwood, 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bellwood, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bellwood, VA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bellwood, VA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Bellwood, 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).