December weather forecastRandolph, VA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Randolph, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Randolph's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) in November to a fresh 50°F (10°C). The nights of December in Randolph anticipate an average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Randolph, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Randolph, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Randolph. In December, in Randolph, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Randolph, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 8.23" (209mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Randolph, Virginia.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Randolph is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Randolph. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 50°F (10°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Randolph, Virginia, is 78%.

In Randolph, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Randolph, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Randolph, Virginia, is 9h and 41min.

On the first day of December in Randolph, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Randolph, Virginia, is 5.4h.

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

In Randolph, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Randolph, VA

  • Average high temperature in December: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Randolph, VA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Randolph, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Randolph, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Randolph, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Randolph, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Randolph, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Randolph, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Randolph, 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: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Randolph, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Randolph, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Randolph, VA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Randolph, VA

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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