December weather forecast
Carfax, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Carfax, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32°F (0°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). In December, Carfax encounters an average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Carfax, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Carfax, in December, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.7 days and collects up to 36.69" (932mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Carfax are January through April, October through December. In Carfax, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Carfax, there are 41.9 snowfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Carfax, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Carfax?

December temperatures in Carfax vary between a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low-temperature of 32°F (0°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Carfax?

In Carfax, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Carfax in December?

In Carfax, during December, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Carfax?

In Carfax, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carfax?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carfax, Virginia.

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

In Carfax, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Carfax?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Carfax?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Carfax, Virginia, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Carfax?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Carfax?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Carfax is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carfax, VA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Carfax, VA

Average pressure in December - Carfax, 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 (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Carfax, VA

Average wind speed in December - Carfax, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Carfax, VA

Average humidity in December - Carfax, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Carfax, VA

Average rainfall in December - Carfax, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Carfax, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Carfax, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Carfax, VA

Average snowfall in December - Carfax, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Carfax, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Carfax, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carfax, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Carfax, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Carfax, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Carfax, VA

Average UV index in December - Carfax, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Carfax, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Carfax, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Carfax, VA

Average visibility in December - Carfax, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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