December weather forecast
Mount Vernon, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Mount Vernon, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). In December, in Mount Vernon, the average low-temperature is a wintry 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Vernon, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mount Vernon, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.2 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Mount Vernon, Virginia, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mount Vernon.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
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. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. 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. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Mount Vernon?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 34°F (1.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Mount Vernon?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Mount Vernon.

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Vernon?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Mount Vernon in December?

In Mount Vernon, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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

In Mount Vernon, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

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

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

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

The average day length in December in Mount Vernon is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mount Vernon?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average temperature in December - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average pressure in December - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average wind speed in December - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average humidity in December - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average rainfall in December - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average snowfall in December - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

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

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Vernon, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average UV index in December - Mount Vernon, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Vernon, VA

Average visibility in December - Mount Vernon, 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).

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