December weather forecast
Mount Sidney, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Mount Sidney, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). During December, Mount Sidney experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Mount Sidney is 77%.

Rainfall

In Mount Sidney, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.3 rainfall days, and 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Sidney are January through May, October through December. In Mount Sidney, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mount Sidney, there are 21.7 snowfall days, and 16.69" (424mm) 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 7:14 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mount Sidney. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mount Sidney?

December temperatures in Mount Sidney vary between a high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Sidney?

In Mount Sidney, Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Mount Sidney in December?

In Mount Sidney, Virginia, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Mount Sidney?

In Mount Sidney, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Sidney?

December has the shortest days of the year in Mount Sidney, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Sidney have in December?

In Mount Sidney, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mount Sidney?

On the first day of December in Mount Sidney, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mount Sidney?

The month with the least sunshine in Mount Sidney, Virginia, is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Sidney have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mount Sidney?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mount Sidney?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Sidney, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Sidney, VA

Average temperature in December - Mount Sidney, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°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 (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Sidney, VA

Average pressure in December - Mount Sidney, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mount Sidney, VA

Average wind speed in December - Mount Sidney, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Sidney, VA

Average humidity in December - Mount Sidney, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, June and July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Sidney, VA

Average rainfall in December - Mount Sidney, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Sidney, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Sidney, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Sidney, VA

Average snowfall in December - Mount Sidney, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mount Sidney, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Sidney, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 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
Mount Sidney, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Sidney, 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 2min

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Sidney, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Sidney, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Sidney, VA

Average UV index in December - Mount Sidney, 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
Mount Sidney, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Sidney, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Sidney, VA

Average visibility in December - Mount Sidney, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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