December weather forecastBurke, VA

December

Weather in December

As the year concludes, December in Burke, Virginia wraps the weather in a classic winter mantle. The plunge in temperatures intensifies as winter firmly sets in. Alongside lower temperatures, December also brings substantial snowfall, transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland. Despite shorter daylight hours, the festive spirit of Christmas and the anticipation of the New Year's celebration bring warmth to the colder days. The winter chill pervades every corner of the city, creating a beautiful, icy atmosphere full of holiday cheer.

Temperature

A mild drop in Burke's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). In December, Burke experiences a temperature dip to an average of 32.9°F (0.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Burke, Virginia, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Burke, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.5 days and collects up to 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Burke are January through April, November and December. In Burke, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Burke, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 10.79" (274mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Burke, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Burke 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Burke in December has an average high-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Burke.

In Burke, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Burke, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Burke, Virginia, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Burke, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

In Burke, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

The months with the least sunshine in Burke, Virginia, are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

In Burke, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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

In Burke, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

54.5°F

45.7°F

40.5°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7mph

7.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.3

16.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Burke, VA

Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Burke, VA

Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Burke, VA

Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Burke, VA

Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Burke, VA

Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Burke, VA

Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burke, VA

Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burke, VA

Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Burke, VA

Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burke, VA

Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Burke, 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
Burke, VA

Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Burke, VA

Average visibility in December: 6mi

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