December weather forecastForksville, VA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Forksville, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a mild 57.6°F (14.2°C) in November to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C). Forksville witnesses an average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 30.39" (772mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Forksville, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Forksville, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.8 days and aggregates up to 7.13" (181mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Forksville, records 50.2°F (10.1°C), while the low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

In Forksville, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In Forksville, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Forksville, the average day length in December is 9h and 42min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

In Forksville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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

In Forksville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Forksville, VA

  • Average high temperature in December: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Forksville, VA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Forksville, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Forksville, VA

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Forksville, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Forksville, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forksville, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forksville, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.2 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
Forksville, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forksville, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Forksville, 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
Forksville, VA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Forksville, 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).