December weather forecast
Birchleaf, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Birchleaf, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 45°F (7.2°C) and min 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Throughout December, the temperature in Birchleaf tends to fall to a consistent average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Birchleaf, Virginia, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Birchleaf, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.1 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Birchleaf, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.61" (117mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Birchleaf, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 22.36" (568mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, in Birchleaf, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Birchleaf?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Birchleaf, is 45°F (7.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Birchleaf?

In Birchleaf, Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Birchleaf?

In Birchleaf, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Birchleaf in December?

In December, in Birchleaf, Virginia, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Birchleaf?

December has the shortest days of the year in Birchleaf, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Birchleaf have in December?

In December, the average day length in Birchleaf is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Birchleaf?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Birchleaf?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Birchleaf?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Birchleaf, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Birchleaf, VA

Average temperature in December - Birchleaf, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Birchleaf, VA

Average pressure in December - Birchleaf, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Birchleaf, VA

Average wind speed in December - Birchleaf, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Birchleaf, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Birchleaf, VA

Average rainfall in December - Birchleaf, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Birchleaf, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Birchleaf, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Birchleaf, VA

Average snowfall in December - Birchleaf, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Birchleaf, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Birchleaf, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Birchleaf, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Birchleaf, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Birchleaf, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Birchleaf, VA

Average UV index in December - Birchleaf, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Birchleaf, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Birchleaf, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Birchleaf, VA

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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