December weather forecast
Hopewell, VA

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Weather in December

December welcomes winter back in Hopewell, Virginia. As the city readies to bid farewell to the year, residents gear up for the cold temperatures, light snowfall, and shorter daylight hours; average daylight being the lowest in the year at 9.6 hours. Winters can be relentless with low temperatures barely surviving above the freezing point. Moving ahead, the chill continues into January, keeping the city almost in a state of a sustained winter freeze.

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a mild 57.6°F (14.2°C) in November to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C). An average temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hopewell, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hopewell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Hopewell. In Hopewell, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hopewell, there are 4.7 snowfall days, and 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, in Hopewell, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.4h of 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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hopewell in December?

In Hopewell, in December, the average high-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Hopewell?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Hopewell?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Hopewell?

In December, in Hopewell, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hopewell in December?

In Hopewell, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hopewell?

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

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

The average day length in December in Hopewell, Virginia, is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hopewell?

On the first day of December in Hopewell, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Hopewell?

February and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Hopewell.

How many hours of sunshine does Hopewell have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hopewell?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hopewell?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Hopewell, VA

Average temperature in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.2°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 (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hopewell, VA

Average pressure in December - Hopewell, 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
Hopewell, VA

Average wind speed in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hopewell, VA

Average humidity in December - Hopewell, 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 (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hopewell, VA

Average rainfall in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hopewell, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hopewell, VA

Average snowfall in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and March (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hopewell, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 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
Hopewell, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hopewell, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hopewell, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hopewell, VA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Hopewell, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Hopewell, VA

Average visibility in December - Hopewell, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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