December weather forecastFranconia, VA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Franconia, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).Temperature
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C).Humidity
In Franconia, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Franconia, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.2 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. In Franconia, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.1 days and aggregates up to 10.39" (264mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 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 are January, 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Franconia, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Franconia, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Franconia, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Franconia, VA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Franconia, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Franconia, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Franconia, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Franconia, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Franconia, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Franconia, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Franconia, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Franconia, 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).
Average visibility in December
Franconia, 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).
