December weather forecastRescue, VA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rescue, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Rescue's temperature drops to an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Rescue, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.5 rainfall days, and 33.9" (861mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rescue, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Rescue, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rescue, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Rescue, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rescue, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Rescue, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Rescue, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.52").
Average rainfall days in December
Rescue, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rescue, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rescue, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rescue, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rescue, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Rescue, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Rescue, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Rescue, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).





