December weather forecastKirbytown, VA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Kirbytown, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Kirbytown records an average temperature drop to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C) in December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Kirbytown, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kirbytown, there are 157.7 rainfall days, and 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Kirbytown. In Kirbytown, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Kirbytown, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.4 days and aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kirbytown, Virginia.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kirbytown. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Kirbytown, is 49.1°F (9.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

The most humid month in Kirbytown, Virginia, is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

In Kirbytown, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In December, in Kirbytown, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Kirbytown, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

The months with the least sunshine in Kirbytown, Virginia, are February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Kirbytown is 5.3h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kirbytown, VA

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.2°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 (29.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Kirbytown, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Kirbytown, 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 (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Kirbytown, VA

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kirbytown, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Kirbytown, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kirbytown, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kirbytown, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 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
Kirbytown, VA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kirbytown, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kirbytown, 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
Kirbytown, 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 32).

Average visibility in December
Kirbytown, VA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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