December weather forecast
Cardinal Forest, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cardinal Forest, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Cardinal Forest records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). Cardinal Forest throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Cardinal Forest, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Cardinal Forest?

In Cardinal Forest, 45.7°F (7.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.9°F (0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Cardinal Forest?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Cardinal Forest?

The average relative humidity in December in Cardinal Forest is 77%.

How much does it rain in Cardinal Forest in December?

In Cardinal Forest, Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Cardinal Forest?

In Cardinal Forest, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cardinal Forest?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cardinal Forest have in December?

In December, the average day length in Cardinal Forest, Virginia, is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Cardinal Forest?

On the first day of December in Cardinal Forest, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:08 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.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Cardinal Forest?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Cardinal Forest have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cardinal Forest is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cardinal Forest?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Cardinal Forest?

In Cardinal Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average temperature in December - Cardinal Forest, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average pressure in December - Cardinal Forest, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average wind speed in December - Cardinal Forest, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average humidity in December - Cardinal Forest, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average rainfall in December - Cardinal Forest, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Cardinal Forest, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average snowfall in December - Cardinal Forest, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Cardinal Forest, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cardinal Forest, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Cardinal Forest, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average UV index in December - Cardinal Forest, 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
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Cardinal Forest, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average visibility in December - Cardinal Forest, 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).

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