December weather forecastEmporia, VA
December
Weather in December
December in Emporia, Virginia, brings low temperatures and marks the official beginning of winter. Temperatures get as low as 36.7°F (2.6°C) and peak to an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C). Moreover, December restores the slight chance of snowfall with an expectation of 0.51" (13mm), as compared to no snowfall observations from May to November. With 9.7 Hours of daily sunlight, December has the shortest days of the year. While December can be cold, the festivity of the holiday season keeps the overall mood warm and joyous in Emporia. With the snowfall, the look of the city turns picturesque, maybe even the perfect setting for a white Christmas.Temperature
The onset of December in Emporia results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). In December, Emporia experiences a temperature dip to an average of 36.7°F (2.6°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Emporia, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.6 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Emporia, there are 6.5 snowfall days, and 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Emporia, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Emporia, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Emporia, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Emporia, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Emporia, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April, July and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Emporia, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Emporia, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Emporia, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Emporia, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Emporia, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Emporia, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Emporia, 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
Emporia, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Emporia, 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).
