December weather forecastStafford, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Stafford, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.9°F (8.3°C) and min 33.6°F (0.9°C).Temperature
The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). In Stafford, December nights cool down to an average of 33.6°F (0.9°C).Humidity
October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Stafford, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Stafford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Stafford, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h 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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Stafford, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Stafford, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Stafford, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Stafford, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April and July (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Stafford, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Stafford, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Stafford, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Stafford, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Stafford, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Stafford, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Stafford, 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
Stafford, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Stafford, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
