December weather forecastStaley Crossroads, VA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Staley Crossroads, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Staley Crossroads, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Staley Crossroads, Virginia, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Staley Crossroads, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Staley Crossroads, there are 186.9 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Staley Crossroads, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, in Staley Crossroads, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Staley Crossroads are 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

In Staley Crossroads, Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In Staley Crossroads, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Staley Crossroads, Virginia. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

In Staley Crossroads, in December, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Staley Crossroads, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

In Staley Crossroads, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Staley Crossroads, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Staley Crossroads, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Staley Crossroads, VA

  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Staley Crossroads, 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
Staley Crossroads, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Staley Crossroads, VA

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Staley Crossroads, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Staley Crossroads, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Staley Crossroads, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 6.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Staley Crossroads, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Staley Crossroads, VA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Staley Crossroads, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Staley Crossroads, 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
Staley Crossroads, VA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Staley Crossroads, VA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).