Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In Shortt Gap, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). In the month of December, the average temperature in Shortt Gap dips to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during the night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Shortt Gap is 80%.Rainfall
In Shortt Gap, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shortt Gap.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Shortt Gap, Virginia, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Shortt Gap are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Shortt Gap during December?
What is the average humidity in December in Shortt Gap?
How many days does it rain in December in Shortt Gap?
When does it snow the most in Shortt Gap?
How many days does it snow in December in Shortt Gap?
What is the month with the shortest days in Shortt Gap?
How many hours of daylight does Shortt Gap have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Shortt Gap?
How long on average sun shines in December in Shortt Gap?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shortt Gap?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Shortt Gap?
Average temperature in December
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shortt Gap, 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: 4h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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