December weather forecast
Ophelia, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Ophelia, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.3°F (8.5°C) and min 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). During December, Ophelia's temperature averages to a wintry 38.1°F (3.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ophelia, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.5 rainfall days, and 20.16" (512mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Ophelia. In Ophelia, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6 snowfall days, and 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ophelia is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ophelia, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ophelia, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Ophelia in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ophelia, is 47.3°F (8.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ophelia?

The average relative humidity in December in Ophelia, Virginia, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ophelia?

In Ophelia, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ophelia?

In Ophelia, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ophelia?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ophelia have in December?

In Ophelia, Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ophelia?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ophelia?

In Ophelia, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ophelia?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Ophelia?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ophelia, VA

Average pressure in December - Ophelia, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ophelia, VA

Average wind speed in December - Ophelia, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ophelia, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ophelia, VA

Average rainfall in December - Ophelia, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ophelia, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Ophelia, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ophelia, VA

Average snowfall in December - Ophelia, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ophelia, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Ophelia, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ophelia, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ophelia, VA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ophelia, VA

Average UV index in December - Ophelia, 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
Ophelia, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Ophelia, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Ophelia, VA

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

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

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