December weather forecast
Friendship, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Friendship, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

In Friendship, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Friendship experiences an average low-temperature reading of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Friendship, Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Friendship, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.7 days and collects up to 29.02" (737mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Friendship, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.06" (103mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.6 snowfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Friendship, Virginia, is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Friendship. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Friendship?

The high-temperature, in December, in Friendship, is 44.4°F (6.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Friendship?

In Friendship, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Friendship in December?

In Friendship, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Friendship?

In Friendship, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Friendship?

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

How many hours of daylight does Friendship have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Friendship?

On the first day of December in Friendship, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Friendship have in December?

In Friendship, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Friendship?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Friendship, Virginia.

What is the UV index reading in December in Friendship?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Friendship is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Friendship, VA

Average temperature in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Friendship, VA

Average pressure in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Friendship, VA

Average wind speed in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Friendship, VA

Average humidity in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Friendship, VA

Average rainfall in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Friendship, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Friendship, VA

Average snowfall in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Friendship, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Friendship, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Friendship, VA

Average UV index in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Friendship, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Friendship, VA

Average visibility in December - Friendship, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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