December weather forecast
Oatlands, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oatlands, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). In December, the average low-temperature in Oatlands records at a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Oatlands, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oatlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.6 days and collects up to 31.38" (797mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Oatlands, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Oatlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.2 days and aggregates up to 12.6" (320mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Oatlands, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Oatlands in December?

In December, in Oatlands, the average high-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). 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 evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Oatlands?

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Oatlands.

What is the average humidity in December in Oatlands?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in Oatlands in December?

In Oatlands, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Oatlands in December?

In Oatlands, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oatlands?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Oatlands?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Oatlands?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oatlands, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oatlands have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Oatlands is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oatlands?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Oatlands?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oatlands, VA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oatlands, VA

Average pressure in December - Oatlands, 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
Oatlands, VA

Average wind speed in December - Oatlands, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oatlands, VA

Average humidity in December - Oatlands, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oatlands, VA

Average rainfall in December - Oatlands, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oatlands, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Oatlands, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oatlands, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oatlands, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Oatlands, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 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
Oatlands, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oatlands, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oatlands, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Oatlands, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oatlands, VA

Average UV index in December - Oatlands, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Oatlands, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Oatlands, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Oatlands, VA

Average visibility in December - Oatlands, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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