December weather forecastSomerset, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Somerset, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 46.8°F (8.2°C).Temperature
A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) in November to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). In Somerset, an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is recorded during December nights.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.2 rainfall days, and 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.3 snowfall days, and 10.39" (264mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Somerset.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Somerset, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Somerset, 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
Somerset, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Somerset, 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
Somerset, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Somerset, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Somerset, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Somerset, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 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
Somerset, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Somerset, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Somerset, 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
Somerset, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Somerset, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, September and December (5mi).
