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 start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). In Gate City, the expected average low-temperature for December is an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gate City, there are 186.6 rainfall days, and 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Gate City are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Gate City is December, when snow falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Gate City are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Gate City?
What are the most humid months in Gate City?
What is the average humidity in December in Gate City?
How many days does it rain in December in Gate City?
What is the snowiest month in Gate City?
How many days does it snow in December in Gate City?
What is the month with the shortest days in Gate City?
What is the average length of the day in December in Gate City?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Gate City?
How many hours of sunshine does Gate City have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gate City?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Gate City?
Average temperature in December
Gate City, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Gate City, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Gate City, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Gate City, VA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September and November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Gate City, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Gate City, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gate City, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gate City, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gate City, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gate City, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Gate City, 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Gate City, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Gate City, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and December (5mi).
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