Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). In December, Blue Ridge records an average nighttime temperature of 32°F (0°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Blue Ridge is 77%.Rainfall
In Blue Ridge, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.1 rainfall days, and 14.76" (375mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Blue Ridge. In Blue Ridge, Virginia, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Blue Ridge, there are 13.8 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Blue Ridge, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, in Blue Ridge, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Blue Ridge. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in Blue Ridge?
How much does it rain in Blue Ridge in December?
How much does it snow in Blue Ridge in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Blue Ridge?
How many hours of daylight does Blue Ridge have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Blue Ridge?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Blue Ridge?
How high is the UV index in December in Blue Ridge?
Average temperature in December
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.87").
Average rainfall days in December
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Blue Ridge, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Blue Ridge, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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