December weather forecastSulphur Springs Heights, VA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sulphur Springs Heights, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.4°F (6.9°C) and min 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Sulphur Springs Heights, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.6 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sulphur Springs Heights, in December, during 8.9 snowfall days, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.9 snowfall days, and 22.91" (582mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Sulphur Springs Heights is 5h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, 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
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 5.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, 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
Sulphur Springs Heights, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Sulphur Springs Heights, 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).
