December weather forecastDelaware Park, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Delaware Park, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average high of 51.4°F (10.8°C).Temperature
Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Delaware Park dips to a steady average of 37.6°F (3.1°C).Humidity
In Delaware Park, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Delaware Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.1 days and collects up to 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Delaware Park, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Delaware Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.9 days and aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Delaware Park, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.UV index
January 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Delaware Park, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 51.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Delaware Park, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Delaware Park, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Delaware Park, VA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Delaware Park, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Delaware Park, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Delaware Park, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Delaware Park, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Delaware Park, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Delaware Park, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Delaware Park, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Delaware Park, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Delaware Park, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
