December weather forecastCritz, VA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Critz, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Throughout December, Critz witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month in Critz, Virginia.

Rainfall

In Critz, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Critz, there are 133.5 rainfall days, and 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Critz, Virginia. In December, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. In Critz, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.7 days and aggregates up to 8.31" (211mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Critz, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Critz, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Critz during December is 49.1°F (9.5°C) and the low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°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 August is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month in Critz, Virginia.

In December, the average relative humidity in Critz is 76%.

In Critz, Virginia, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Critz, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Critz, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Critz is 9h and 43min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Critz is 5.6h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Critz, VA

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Critz, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Critz, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Critz, VA

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Critz, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Critz, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Critz, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Critz, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Critz, 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 36min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Critz, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Critz, 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
Critz, VA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Critz, 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).