December weather forecastPennington Gap, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Pennington Gap, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).Temperature
The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). An average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) is expected during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Pennington Gap is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.3 rainfall days, and 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Pennington Gap, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30 snowfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Pennington Gap is 4.8h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. 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
Average temperature in December
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.5°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 (26.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.15"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Pennington Gap, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
