December weather forecastRuckersville, VA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ruckersville, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and max 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

In Ruckersville, the average high-temperature in December gently drops from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). During the month of December, Ruckersville anticipates a mean low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Ruckersville are May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ruckersville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ruckersville are January through April, November and December. In Ruckersville, Virginia, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ruckersville, there are 14.6 snowfall days, and 10.43" (265mm) 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 7:11 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Ruckersville, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Ruckersville in December has an average high-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Ruckersville, Virginia.

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In Ruckersville, Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

In Ruckersville, Virginia, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Ruckersville is 9h and 34min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Ruckersville is 5.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ruckersville is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ruckersville, VA

  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Ruckersville, 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
Ruckersville, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ruckersville, VA

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Ruckersville, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Ruckersville, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ruckersville, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ruckersville, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Ruckersville, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Ruckersville, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Ruckersville, VA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Ruckersville, VA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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