December weather forecast
Franktown, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Franktown, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Franktown notes a consistent average low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Franktown, there are 161.5 rainfall days, and 26.06" (662mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Franktown, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.6 days and aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Franktown, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

In Franktown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Franktown?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Franktown?

In Franktown, Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Franktown?

In December, in Franktown, Virginia, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Franktown?

December is the first month it typically snows in Franktown. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Franktown?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Franktown have in December?

In Franktown, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Franktown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Franktown, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Franktown have in December?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Franktown?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Franktown, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Franktown, VA

Average temperature in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Franktown, VA

Average pressure in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Franktown, VA

Average wind speed in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Franktown, VA

Average humidity in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Franktown, VA

Average rainfall in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Franktown, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Franktown, VA

Average snowfall in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Franktown, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Franktown, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Franktown, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Franktown, VA

Average UV index in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Franktown, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Franktown, VA

Average visibility in December - Franktown, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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