December weather forecastLydell Heights, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Lydell Heights, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low of 34.9°F (1.6°C).Temperature
Lydell Heights in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). The average temperature drops to a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Lydell Heights, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. In Lydell Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.1 days and collects up to 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lydell Heights, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lydell Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lydell Heights, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Lydell Heights, 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
Lydell Heights, 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 (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Lydell Heights, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Lydell Heights, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in December
Lydell Heights, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lydell Heights, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lydell Heights, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Lydell Heights, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lydell Heights, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Lydell Heights, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Lydell Heights, 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 31).
Average visibility in December
Lydell Heights, 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).
