December weather forecast
Chester Gap, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chester Gap, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Chester Gap witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Chester Gap, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chester Gap are January through May, October through December. In Chester Gap, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.1 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Chester Gap, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Chester Gap, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Chester Gap, Virginia.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Chester Gap in December?

In Chester Gap, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chester Gap?

In December, the average relative humidity in Chester Gap is 78%.

How much does it rain in Chester Gap in December?

In Chester Gap, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Chester Gap in December?

In Chester Gap, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chester Gap?

The month with the shortest days in Chester Gap, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Chester Gap have in December?

In Chester Gap, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Chester Gap?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chester Gap, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chester Gap?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Chester Gap?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Chester Gap is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chester Gap?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Chester Gap?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Chester Gap, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chester Gap, VA

Average temperature in December - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Chester Gap, VA

Average pressure in December - Chester Gap, 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
Chester Gap, VA

Average wind speed in December - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Chester Gap, VA

Average humidity in December - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Chester Gap, VA

Average rainfall in December - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Chester Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Chester Gap, VA

Average snowfall in December - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Chester Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Chester Gap, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chester Gap, 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 0min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Chester Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Chester Gap, VA

Average UV index in December - Chester Gap, 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
Chester Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Chester Gap, VA

Average visibility in December - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September and October (5mi).

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