Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).Humidity
In Orkney Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Orkney Springs, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Orkney Springs, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.6 days and collects up to 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Orkney Springs, Virginia, are January through April, October through December. In Orkney Springs, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Orkney Springs, there are 24.5 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Orkney Springs, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Orkney Springs are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Orkney Springs?
What is the average humidity in December in Orkney Springs?
How many days does it rain in December in Orkney Springs?
How many days does it snow in December in Orkney Springs?
What is the month with the shortest days in Orkney Springs?
What is the average length of the day in December in Orkney Springs?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Orkney Springs?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Orkney Springs?
How long on average sun shines in December in Orkney Springs?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Orkney Springs?
What is the UV index reading in December in Orkney Springs?
Average temperature in December
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).
Average pressure in December
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orkney Springs, 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 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, May, August, September and October (5mi).
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