December weather forecast
Birdsnest, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Birdsnest, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.8°F (9.9°C) and min 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) in November to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). Birdsnest's nocturnal December readings average at a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C), showing little variation from the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Birdsnest 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

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Birdsnest, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Birdsnest in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Birdsnest are 49.8°F (9.9°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Birdsnest?

In Birdsnest, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Birdsnest in December?

In December, in Birdsnest, Virginia, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Birdsnest?

In Birdsnest, snow does not fall in April through December.

Does it snow in Birdsnest in December?

In Birdsnest, Virginia, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Birdsnest?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Birdsnest?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Birdsnest?

On the first day of December in Birdsnest, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Birdsnest have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Birdsnest is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Birdsnest?

In Birdsnest, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Birdsnest, VA

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).

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Average pressure in December
Birdsnest, VA

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Birdsnest, VA

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).

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Average humidity in December
Birdsnest, VA

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Birdsnest, VA

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Birdsnest, VA

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Birdsnest, VA

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Birdsnest, VA

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Birdsnest, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Birdsnest, VA

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).

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Average UV index in December
Birdsnest, VA

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Birdsnest, VA

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).

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Average visibility in December
Birdsnest, VA

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).

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