December weather forecastCentral Gardens, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Central Gardens, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) from a moderate 57°F (13.9°C). In the month of December, Central Gardens experiences an average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Central Gardens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Central Gardens, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Central Gardens, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.1 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Central Gardens, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Central Gardens, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Central Gardens, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Central Gardens, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Central Gardens, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Central Gardens, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Central Gardens, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Central Gardens, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Central Gardens, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Central Gardens, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Central Gardens, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Central Gardens, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Central Gardens, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and December (5mi).
