December weather forecast
Rushmere, VA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Rushmere, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Rushmere, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Rushmere, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. 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 Rushmere. In Rushmere, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rushmere, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Rushmere, Virginia, the average seawater temperature in December is 55.2°F (12.9°C).
Note: Beware of 55.2°F (12.9°C) waters at 55.4°F (13°C), they're uninviting, and a dip below 50°F (10°C) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Rushmere, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Rushmere, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rushmere. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rushmere in December?

In Rushmere, in December, the average high-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Rushmere?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Rushmere?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Rushmere in December?

In Rushmere, Virginia, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rushmere in December?

In Rushmere, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in December in Rushmere?

In Rushmere, the average seawater temperature in December is 55.2°F (12.9°C). Swimming in 55.2°F (12.9°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rushmere?

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

How many hours of daylight does Rushmere have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Rushmere?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rushmere, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rushmere have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Rushmere?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Rushmere?

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

Average temperature in December - Rushmere, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Rushmere, VA

Average pressure in December - Rushmere, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Rushmere, VA

Average wind speed in December - Rushmere, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Rushmere, VA

Average humidity in December - Rushmere, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rushmere, VA

Average rainfall in December - Rushmere, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rushmere, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Rushmere, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Rushmere, VA

Average snowfall in December - Rushmere, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rushmere, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Rushmere, 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).

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Average sea temperature in December
Rushmere, VA

Average sea temperature in December - Rushmere, VA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 55.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (79.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (48.7°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rushmere, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rushmere, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Rushmere, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Rushmere, VA

Average UV index in December - Rushmere, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rushmere, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Rushmere, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Rushmere, VA

Average visibility in December - Rushmere, 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).

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