December weather forecast
Dorter Mill, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dorter Mill, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average high of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of 32.5°F (0.3°C) is noted.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Dorter Mill.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.6 rainfall days, and 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) 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 7:24 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dorter Mill. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Dorter Mill?

The high-temperature, in December, in Dorter Mill, records 46.6°F (8.1°C), while the low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Dorter Mill?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Dorter Mill.

What is the average humidity in December in Dorter Mill?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dorter Mill?

In Dorter Mill, in December, during 14.2 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Dorter Mill?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Dorter Mill?

In Dorter Mill, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dorter Mill?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dorter Mill, Virginia.

How many hours of daylight does Dorter Mill have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dorter Mill?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dorter Mill, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dorter Mill?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dorter Mill is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dorter Mill?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Dorter Mill?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Dorter Mill is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average temperature in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average pressure in December - Dorter Mill, 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 (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average wind speed in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average humidity in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average rainfall in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average snowfall in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Dorter Mill, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dorter Mill, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average UV index in December - Dorter Mill, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Dorter Mill, VA

Average visibility in December - Dorter Mill, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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