December weather forecastLightfoot, VA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Lightfoot, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 50.2°F (10.1°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).Temperature
December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a mild 57.6°F (14.2°C) in November to a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C). An average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lightfoot, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lightfoot, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lightfoot, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 50.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Lightfoot, 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
Lightfoot, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Lightfoot, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Lightfoot, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Lightfoot, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lightfoot, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lightfoot, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lightfoot, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lightfoot, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Lightfoot, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Lightfoot, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Lightfoot, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
