December weather forecast
Martinsville, VA

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Martinsville, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

In Martinsville, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Martinsville, Virginia, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.1 rainfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Martinsville. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Martinsville, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Martinsville, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Martinsville. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interpret into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Martinsville?

In December, the average high-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months in Martinsville?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Martinsville, Virginia.

What is the average humidity in December in Martinsville?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Martinsville in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Martinsville?

The month with the most snowfall in Martinsville is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Martinsville?

In Martinsville, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Martinsville?

The month with the shortest days in Martinsville is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Martinsville have in December?

In December, the average day length in Martinsville, Virginia, is 9h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Martinsville?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Martinsville?

The months with the least sunshine in Martinsville are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Martinsville?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Martinsville?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Martinsville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Martinsville is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Martinsville, VA

Average temperature in December - Martinsville, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.6°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 (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Martinsville, VA

Average pressure in December - Martinsville, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Martinsville, VA

Average wind speed in December - Martinsville, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Martinsville, VA

Average humidity in December - Martinsville, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Martinsville, VA

Average rainfall in December - Martinsville, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Martinsville, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Martinsville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Martinsville, VA

Average snowfall in December - Martinsville, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Martinsville, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Martinsville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Martinsville, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 38min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Martinsville, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Martinsville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Martinsville, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Martinsville, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Martinsville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Martinsville, VA

Average visibility in December - Martinsville, 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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