December weather forecastChatham, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Chatham, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.8°F (8.8°C) and min 34°F (1.1°C).Temperature
December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C) to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). The nighttime temperature, during December, averages of 34°F (1.1°C).Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Chatham, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.8 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Chatham. In Chatham, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chatham, there are 11.8 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Chatham, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Chatham, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 47.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Chatham, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Chatham, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Chatham, VA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Chatham, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Chatham, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chatham, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chatham, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chatham, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chatham, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Chatham, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Chatham, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Chatham, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
