December weather forecastBirchdale, VA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Birchdale, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).Temperature
The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) during the night.Humidity
October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Birchdale, in December, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Birchdale, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 9.21" (234mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Birchdale, in December, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Birchdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.6 days and aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Birchdale are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Birchdale, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Birchdale, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Birchdale, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Birchdale, VA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Birchdale, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Birchdale, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Birchdale, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Birchdale, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Birchdale, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Birchdale, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Birchdale, VA
- 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Birchdale, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Birchdale, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
