December weather forecastBirdsnest, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Birdsnest, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). During December, nights cool slightly to an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Birdsnest, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Birdsnest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.1 days and collects up to 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Birdsnest, snow does not fall in April through December.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. 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
Average temperature in December
Birdsnest, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Birdsnest, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Birdsnest, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Birdsnest, VA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Birdsnest, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Birdsnest, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and October (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Birdsnest, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Birdsnest, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Birdsnest, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Birdsnest, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Birdsnest, VA
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Birdsnest, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Birdsnest, 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).
