December weather forecast
Fairfax Station, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Fairfax Station, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). In December, Fairfax Station experiences an average nighttime temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Fairfax Station, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fairfax Station, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fairfax Station, there are 16.2 snowfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fairfax Station, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fairfax Station are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fairfax Station in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Fairfax Station, is 45.7°F (7.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Fairfax Station?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Fairfax Station?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fairfax Station is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fairfax Station?

In Fairfax Station, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fairfax Station?

In Fairfax Station, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairfax Station?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fairfax Station, Virginia.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfax Station have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fairfax Station?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairfax Station, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Fairfax Station?

The months with the least sunshine in Fairfax Station, Virginia, are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfax Station have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Fairfax Station, Virginia, is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fairfax Station?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fairfax Station?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairfax Station, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Fairfax Station, VA

Average temperature in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average pressure in December - Fairfax Station, 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
Fairfax Station, VA

Average wind speed in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average humidity in December - Fairfax Station, 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 (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average rainfall in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average snowfall in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairfax Station, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average UV index in December - Fairfax Station, 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
Fairfax Station, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Fairfax Station, 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 30).

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Average visibility in December
Fairfax Station, VA

Average visibility in December - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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