December weather forecast
Horsepen Hills, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Horsepen Hills, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 56.7°F (13.7°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Horsepen Hills witnesses an average low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Horsepen Hills, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Horsepen Hills, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.1 days and collects up to 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Horsepen Hills, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Horsepen Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Horsepen Hills are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Horsepen Hills?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Horsepen Hills, Virginia, are 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Horsepen Hills?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Horsepen Hills?

The average relative humidity in December in Horsepen Hills is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Horsepen Hills?

In Horsepen Hills, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Horsepen Hills in December?

In Horsepen Hills, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Horsepen Hills?

December has the shortest days of the year in Horsepen Hills, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Horsepen Hills?

The average day length in December in Horsepen Hills, Virginia, is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Horsepen Hills?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Horsepen Hills?

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 Horsepen Hills?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Horsepen Hills?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Horsepen Hills?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Horsepen Hills, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average temperature in December - Horsepen Hills, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average pressure in December - Horsepen Hills, 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
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average wind speed in December - Horsepen Hills, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average humidity in December - Horsepen Hills, 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 (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average rainfall in December - Horsepen Hills, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Horsepen Hills, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average snowfall in December - Horsepen Hills, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Horsepen Hills, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Horsepen Hills, 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
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Horsepen Hills, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average UV index in December - Horsepen Hills, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Horsepen Hills, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Horsepen Hills, VA

Average visibility in December - Horsepen Hills, 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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