December weather forecast
Buena Vista, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Buena Vista, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

Buena Vista's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). An average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Buena Vista.

Rainfall

In Buena Vista, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Buena Vista, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Buena Vista are January through April, November and December. In Buena Vista, Virginia, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Buena Vista, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 7.48" (190mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Buena Vista, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Buena Vista, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Buena Vista, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Buena Vista, Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Buena Vista?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Buena Vista, is 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Buena Vista?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Buena Vista.

What is the average humidity in December in Buena Vista?

In Buena Vista, Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Buena Vista?

In December, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Buena Vista?

In Buena Vista, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Buena Vista?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Buena Vista?

The average day length in December in Buena Vista, Virginia, is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Buena Vista?

On the first day of December in Buena Vista, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Buena Vista?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Buena Vista?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Buena Vista?

The months with the lowest UV index in Buena Vista are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Buena Vista?

In Buena Vista, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average temperature in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average pressure in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average wind speed in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average humidity in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average rainfall in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average snowfall in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buena Vista, 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: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average UV index in December - Buena Vista, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Buena Vista, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Buena Vista, VA

Average visibility in December - Buena Vista, 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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