December weather forecast
Hillsboro, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Hillsboro, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Hillsboro records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). Hillsboro's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Hillsboro, Virginia, are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Hillsboro, Virginia, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hillsboro, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.2 days and collects up to 31.1" (790mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hillsboro, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hillsboro, Virginia, there are 21.9 snowfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hillsboro, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hillsboro in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Hillsboro, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Hillsboro?

The months with the highest humidity in Hillsboro, Virginia, are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Hillsboro?

The average relative humidity in December in Hillsboro is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hillsboro?

In Hillsboro, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hillsboro in December?

In Hillsboro, Virginia, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hillsboro?

The month with the shortest days in Hillsboro, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

In Hillsboro, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hillsboro?

On the first day of December in Hillsboro, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hillsboro?

January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hillsboro have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hillsboro, Virginia, is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hillsboro?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hillsboro?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hillsboro is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hillsboro, VA

Average temperature in December - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hillsboro, VA

Average pressure in December - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Hillsboro, VA

Average wind speed in December - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hillsboro, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hillsboro, VA

Average rainfall in December - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hillsboro, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hillsboro, VA

Average snowfall in December - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hillsboro, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hillsboro, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hillsboro, VA

Average UV index in December - Hillsboro, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hillsboro, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Hillsboro, VA

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

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

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