December weather forecastPounding Mill, VA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pounding Mill, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In Pounding Mill, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Pounding Mill, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pounding Mill, the average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Pounding Mill experiences an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Pounding Mill, Virginia, is 80%.

In Pounding Mill, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

In Pounding Mill, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

In Pounding Mill, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

In Pounding Mill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Pounding Mill, VA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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