December weather forecastDiggs, VA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Diggs, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a refreshing 56.7°F (13.7°C) in November to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). Nighttime readings during December register a minimal drop from daytime highs, averaging at a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Diggs, Virginia, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Diggs, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.1 days and collects up to 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall in Diggs.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Diggs.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Diggs is 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Diggs in December has an average high-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

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

In Diggs, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

April through December are months without snowfall.

In Diggs, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

December has the shortest days of the year in Diggs, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Diggs, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Diggs is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Diggs, VA

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Diggs, VA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Diggs, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Diggs, VA

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Diggs, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Diggs, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and October (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Diggs, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Diggs, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Diggs, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Diggs, VA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Diggs, VA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Diggs, 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).