December weather forecastHarris Crossroads, VA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Harris Crossroads, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). During December, Harris Crossroads observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Harris Crossroads, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Harris Crossroads, there are 167.6 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Harris Crossroads, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Harris Crossroads, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.5 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Harris Crossroads is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Harris Crossroads, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Harris Crossroads, 50.9°F (10.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Harris Crossroads is 78%.

In Harris Crossroads, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Harris Crossroads, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 42min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Harris Crossroads, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

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

In Harris Crossroads, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Harris Crossroads are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Harris Crossroads, VA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Harris Crossroads, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Harris Crossroads, VA

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April, July and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Harris Crossroads, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Harris Crossroads, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harris Crossroads, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harris Crossroads, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Harris Crossroads, VA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 30min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Harris Crossroads, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Harris Crossroads, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Harris Crossroads, VA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Harris Crossroads, 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).