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
The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Franconia records an average nighttime low of 33.1°F (0.6°C) in December.Humidity
In Franconia, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Franconia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.2 days and collects up to 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Franconia, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Franconia, Virginia, there are 16.1 snowfall days, and 10.39" (264mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, 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
January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Franconia. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Franconia in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Franconia?
How much does it rain in Franconia in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Franconia?
What is the month with the shortest days in Franconia?
How many hours of daylight does Franconia have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Franconia?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Franconia?
How long on average sun shines in December in Franconia?
When is the lowest UV index in Franconia?
What is the UV index reading in December in Franconia?
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 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 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).
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