December weather forecast
Loretto, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Loretto, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C) to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Loretto, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Loretto, Virginia, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Loretto, Virginia. In Loretto, Virginia, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12 snowfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Loretto is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Loretto, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Loretto in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Loretto, Virginia, during December are 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Loretto?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Loretto?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Loretto?

In Loretto, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Loretto in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Loretto?

The month with the shortest days in Loretto, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Loretto have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Loretto?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Loretto, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Loretto?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Loretto have in December?

In Loretto, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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

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 Loretto?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Loretto 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
Loretto, VA

Average temperature in December - Loretto, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°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 (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Loretto, VA

Average pressure in December - Loretto, 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
Loretto, VA

Average wind speed in December - Loretto, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Loretto, VA

Average humidity in December - Loretto, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Loretto, VA

Average rainfall in December - Loretto, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Loretto, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Loretto, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Loretto, VA

Average snowfall in December - Loretto, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Loretto, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Loretto, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 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
Loretto, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Loretto, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Loretto, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Loretto, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Loretto, VA

Average UV index in December - Loretto, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Loretto, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Loretto, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

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
Loretto, VA

Average visibility in December - Loretto, 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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