December weather forecast
Piney River, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Piney River, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Piney River's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) is witnessed in Piney River throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Piney River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Piney River, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.2 snowfall days, and 13.98" (355mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Piney River, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Piney River?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Piney River are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Piney River?

The months with the highest humidity in Piney River, Virginia, are May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Piney River?

In Piney River, Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Piney River in December?

In Piney River, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Piney River?

In Piney River, Virginia, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Piney River?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Piney River?

The average day length in December in Piney River, Virginia, is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Piney River?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Piney River, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Piney River?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Piney River, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Piney River have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Piney River?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Piney River?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Piney River, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Piney River, VA

Average temperature in December - Piney River, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Piney River, VA

Average pressure in December - Piney River, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Piney River, VA

Average wind speed in December - Piney River, 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 (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Piney River, VA

Average humidity in December - Piney River, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Piney River, VA

Average rainfall in December - Piney River, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Piney River, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Piney River, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Piney River, VA

Average snowfall in December - Piney River, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Piney River, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Piney River, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Piney River, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Piney River, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Piney River, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Piney River, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Piney River, VA

Average UV index in December - Piney River, 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
Piney River, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Piney River, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Piney River, VA

Average visibility in December - Piney River, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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