December weather forecast
Madison Heights, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Madison Heights, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Madison Heights's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a moderate 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). December nights in Madison Heights observe an average temperature dip to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Madison Heights, Virginia, is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Madison Heights, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.7 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Madison Heights. In December, in Madison Heights, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.1 snowfall days, and 10.94" (278mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Madison Heights, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Madison Heights?

In Madison Heights, 47.3°F (8.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.9°F (0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Madison Heights?

December is the most humid month in Madison Heights, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Madison Heights?

In Madison Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Madison Heights?

In Madison Heights, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Madison Heights in December?

In December, in Madison Heights, Virginia, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Madison Heights?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Madison Heights?

In Madison Heights, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Madison Heights?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Madison Heights?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Madison Heights, Virginia, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Madison Heights?

The average sunshine duration in December in Madison Heights is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Madison Heights?

The months with the lowest UV index in Madison Heights, Virginia, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Madison Heights?

In Madison Heights, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Madison Heights, VA

Average temperature in December - Madison Heights, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Madison Heights, VA

Average pressure in December - Madison Heights, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Madison Heights, VA

Average wind speed in December - Madison Heights, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Madison Heights, VA

Average humidity in December - Madison Heights, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Madison Heights, VA

Average rainfall in December - Madison Heights, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Madison Heights, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Madison Heights, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Madison Heights, VA

Average snowfall in December - Madison Heights, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Madison Heights, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Madison Heights, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madison Heights, VA

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

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Madison Heights, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Madison Heights, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Madison Heights, VA

Average UV index in December - Madison Heights, 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
Madison Heights, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Madison Heights, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Madison Heights, VA

Average visibility in December - Madison Heights, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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