December weather forecast
Dryden, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dryden, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

Dryden observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's cool 54°F (12.2°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Nighttime temperature in Dryden dips to a mean of 32.5°F (0.3°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dryden, there are 176.3 rainfall days, and 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dryden, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30 snowfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:26 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dryden are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Dryden?

In Dryden, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dryden?

In Dryden, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dryden?

In Dryden, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dryden?

In December, in Dryden, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dryden?

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

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

The average day length in December in Dryden, Virginia, is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dryden?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dryden, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dryden?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dryden?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dryden?

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

Average temperature in December - Dryden, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°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 (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dryden, VA

Average pressure in December - Dryden, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and 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
Dryden, VA

Average wind speed in December - Dryden, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dryden, VA

Average humidity in December - Dryden, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dryden, VA

Average rainfall in December - Dryden, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dryden, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Dryden, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dryden, VA

Average snowfall in December - Dryden, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dryden, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Dryden, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Dryden, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dryden, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dryden, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Dryden, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dryden, VA

Average UV index in December - Dryden, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dryden, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Dryden, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Dryden, VA

Average visibility in December - Dryden, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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