December weather forecast
Gwathmey, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gwathmey, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.7°F (9.3°C) and min 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

A subtle shift in Gwathmey's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). Gwathmey records an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Gwathmey, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gwathmey, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Gwathmey, Virginia. In Gwathmey, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, in Gwathmey, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Gwathmey, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gwathmey in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Gwathmey, is 48.7°F (9.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in Gwathmey?

December is the most humid month in Gwathmey, Virginia, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Gwathmey?

In Gwathmey, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gwathmey?

In Gwathmey, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Gwathmey?

In Gwathmey, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gwathmey?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gwathmey, Virginia.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gwathmey?

In Gwathmey, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Gwathmey?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gwathmey?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gwathmey?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gwathmey?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Gwathmey?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gwathmey is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gwathmey, VA

Average temperature in December - Gwathmey, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gwathmey, VA

Average pressure in December - Gwathmey, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Gwathmey, VA

Average wind speed in December - Gwathmey, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gwathmey, VA

Average humidity in December - Gwathmey, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gwathmey, VA

Average rainfall in December - Gwathmey, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gwathmey, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Gwathmey, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gwathmey, VA

Average snowfall in December - Gwathmey, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gwathmey, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Gwathmey, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gwathmey, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gwathmey, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Gwathmey, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gwathmey, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gwathmey, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Gwathmey, 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 32).

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Average visibility in December
Gwathmey, VA

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

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

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