December weather forecast
Elkwood, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elkwood, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average high of 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). In Elkwood, an average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Elkwood, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elkwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.4 days and collects up to 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Elkwood. In Elkwood, in December, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Elkwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.4 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Elkwood, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elkwood. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Elkwood in December?

The high-temperature in Elkwood, Virginia, during December is 46.4°F (8°C) and the low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°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 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Elkwood?

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Elkwood?

The average relative humidity in December in Elkwood is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Elkwood?

In Elkwood, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Elkwood?

In Elkwood, Virginia, in December, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elkwood?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Elkwood, Virginia, is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Elkwood?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elkwood?

The month with the least sunshine in Elkwood, Virginia, is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkwood have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elkwood?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Elkwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Elkwood, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elkwood, VA

Average temperature in December - Elkwood, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elkwood, VA

Average pressure in December - Elkwood, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elkwood, VA

Average wind speed in December - Elkwood, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elkwood, VA

Average humidity in December - Elkwood, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elkwood, VA

Average rainfall in December - Elkwood, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elkwood, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Elkwood, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elkwood, VA

Average snowfall in December - Elkwood, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elkwood, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Elkwood, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elkwood, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elkwood, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Elkwood, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elkwood, VA

Average UV index in December - Elkwood, 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
Elkwood, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Elkwood, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Elkwood, VA

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

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

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