December weather forecast
Danville, VA

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Weather in December

December chills down the city with low temperatures averaging at 35.4°F (1.9°C), marking the start of winter in Danville, Virginia. As the month progresses, the days grow shorter, and nights considerably longer. Winter bestows upon the city a serene appeal, with its frost-laden mornings and early twilight. The seasonal charm of December coupled with the festive spirit sprinkles joy on the city landscape and its inhabitants. Winter enthusiasts indulge in the seasonal delights, while residents huddle with their near and dear ones to share the warmth of togetherness in the frosty landscape.

Temperature

In Danville, the average high-temperature in December gently drops from a refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). Danville's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Danville, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Danville, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Danville are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Danville.

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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Danville?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Danville, is 49.8°F (9.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Danville?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Danville?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Danville in December?

In Danville, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Danville?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Danville?

In December, in Danville, Virginia, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Danville?

December has the shortest days of the year in Danville, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Danville?

In Danville, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Danville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Danville, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Danville?

The months with the least sunshine in Danville, Virginia, are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Danville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Danville?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Danville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Danville is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Danville, VA

Average temperature in December - Danville, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Danville, VA

Average pressure in December - Danville, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Danville, VA

Average wind speed in December - Danville, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Danville, VA

Average humidity in December - Danville, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Danville, VA

Average rainfall in December - Danville, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Danville, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Danville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Danville, VA

Average snowfall in December - Danville, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Danville, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Danville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Danville, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Danville, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 3min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Danville, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Danville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Danville, VA

Average UV index in December - Danville, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Danville, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Danville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Danville, VA

Average visibility in December - Danville, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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