December weather forecastChamberlayne, VA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Chamberlayne, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). An average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Chamberlayne, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chamberlayne, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.8 days and collects up to 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Chamberlayne in December has an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Chamberlayne, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

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.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Chamberlayne, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Chamberlayne is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chamberlayne, VA

  • Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Chamberlayne, 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
Chamberlayne, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Chamberlayne, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Chamberlayne, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Chamberlayne, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chamberlayne, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chamberlayne, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 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
Chamberlayne, 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chamberlayne, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Chamberlayne, VA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Chamberlayne, 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 32).

Average visibility in December
Chamberlayne, 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).