December weather forecast
Powhatan, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Powhatan, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Powhatan records a steady low-temperature average of 34.9°F (1.6°C) during December.

Humidity

The most humid month in Powhatan is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Powhatan, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. In Powhatan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.1 days and collects up to 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Powhatan. In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. In Powhatan, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Powhatan, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Powhatan, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Powhatan, Virginia, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. 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

What is the usual temperature for Powhatan in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Powhatan, is 49.1°F (9.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Powhatan?

The most humid month in Powhatan is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Powhatan?

In Powhatan, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Powhatan?

In Powhatan, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Powhatan in December?

In Powhatan, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Powhatan?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Powhatan have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Powhatan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Powhatan, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Powhatan?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Powhatan, Virginia.

How long on average sun shines in December in Powhatan?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Powhatan is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Powhatan?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Powhatan?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Powhatan is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Powhatan, VA

Average temperature in December - Powhatan, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Powhatan, VA

Average pressure in December - Powhatan, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Powhatan, VA

Average wind speed in December - Powhatan, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Powhatan, VA

Average humidity in December - Powhatan, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Powhatan, VA

Average rainfall in December - Powhatan, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Powhatan, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Powhatan, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Powhatan, VA

Average snowfall in December - Powhatan, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Powhatan, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Powhatan, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Powhatan, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Powhatan, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Powhatan, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Powhatan, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Powhatan, VA

Average UV index in December - Powhatan, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Powhatan, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Powhatan, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Powhatan, VA

Average visibility in December - Powhatan, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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