December weather forecast
Luray, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Luray, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

In Luray, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). In Luray, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Luray, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.3 rainfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Luray, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Luray, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Luray, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Luray is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Luray?

During December, Luray experiences an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Luray?

The average relative humidity in December in Luray, Virginia, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Luray in December?

In Luray, Virginia, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Luray in December?

In December, in Luray, Virginia, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Luray?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Luray, Virginia.

What is the average length of the day in December in Luray?

In December, the average day length in Luray, Virginia, is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Luray?

On the first day of December in Luray, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Luray?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in Luray?

The average sunshine duration in December in Luray, Virginia, is 4.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Luray?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Luray is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Luray, VA

Average temperature in December - Luray, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Luray, VA

Average pressure in December - Luray, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Luray, VA

Average wind speed in December - Luray, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Luray, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Luray, VA

Average rainfall in December - Luray, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Luray, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Luray, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Luray, VA

Average snowfall in December - Luray, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Luray, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Luray, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Luray, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Luray, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Luray, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Luray, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Luray, VA

Average UV index in December - Luray, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Luray, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Luray, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Luray, VA

Average visibility in December - Luray, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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