December weather forecast
Keys Gap, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Keys Gap, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in Keys Gap, Virginia.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Keys Gap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.1 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Keys Gap, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Keys Gap, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 15.55" (395mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Keys Gap.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 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.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Keys Gap are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Keys Gap?

In Keys Gap, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months in Keys Gap?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Keys Gap?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Keys Gap?

In December, in Keys Gap, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Keys Gap?

In Keys Gap, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Keys Gap?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Keys Gap?

In Keys Gap, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Keys Gap?

On the first day of December in Keys Gap, sunrise is at 7:12 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 Keys Gap?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Keys Gap have in December?

In Keys Gap, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Keys Gap?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Keys Gap?

In Keys Gap, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Keys Gap, VA

Average temperature in December - Keys Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°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 (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Keys Gap, VA

Average pressure in December - Keys Gap, 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
Keys Gap, VA

Average wind speed in December - Keys Gap, 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 (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Keys Gap, VA

Average humidity in December - Keys Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Keys Gap, VA

Average rainfall in December - Keys Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Keys Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Keys Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Keys Gap, VA

Average snowfall in December - Keys Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Keys Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Keys Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Keys Gap, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Keys Gap, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Keys Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Keys Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Keys Gap, VA

Average UV index in December - Keys Gap, 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
Keys Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Keys Gap, 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
Keys Gap, VA

Average visibility in December - Keys Gap, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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