December weather forecastGladys, VA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gladys, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average high of 48°F (8.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). Throughout December, Gladys witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Gladys, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158 rainfall days, and 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Gladys. In Gladys, during December, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Gladys, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.7 days and aggregates up to 8.86" (225mm) 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 7:11 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Gladys are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gladys. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 48°F (8.9°C) and 33.8°F (1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

The months with the highest humidity in Gladys are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

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

In Gladys, Virginia, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Gladys, Virginia, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gladys, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

The months with the least sunshine in Gladys are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Gladys, Virginia, is 5.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gladys, VA

  • Average high temperature in December: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Gladys, VA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gladys, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Gladys, VA

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Gladys, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Gladys, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gladys, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gladys, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gladys, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Gladys, 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
Gladys, VA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Gladys, VA

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).