December weather forecastPenn Laird, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Penn Laird, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and max 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
Penn Laird's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Penn Laird's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Penn Laird, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Penn Laird, Virginia. In Penn Laird, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.3 snowfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Penn Laird is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Penn Laird, Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce 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. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Penn Laird, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Penn Laird, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Penn Laird, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Penn Laird, 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 and July (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Penn Laird, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Penn Laird, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Penn Laird, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Penn Laird, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Penn Laird, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Penn Laird, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Penn Laird, 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
Penn Laird, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
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 32).
Average visibility in December
Penn Laird, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
