Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Fort Defiance's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). December brings Fort Defiance a consistent average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Fort Defiance is 78%.Rainfall
In Fort Defiance, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.6 rainfall days, and 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fort Defiance, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fort Defiance, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 14.41" (366mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Fort Defiance, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Fort Defiance in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Fort Defiance?
How many days does it rain in December in Fort Defiance?
How many days does it snow in December in Fort Defiance?
What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Defiance?
What is the average length of the day in December in Fort Defiance?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Defiance?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Fort Defiance?
How long on average sun shines in December in Fort Defiance?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fort Defiance?
How high is the UV index in December in Fort Defiance?
Average temperature in December
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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