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December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sunrise, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).Temperature
December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). In Sunrise, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Sunrise, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Sunrise, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.8 days and collects up to 29.53" (750mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sunrise are January through May, October through December. In Sunrise, in December, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 6.57" (167mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sunrise, there are 41.9 snowfall days, and 36.5" (927mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sunrise, Virginia. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
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- Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in December
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- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
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- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in December
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- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (76%).
Average rainfall in December
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- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
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- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
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- Average snowfall in December: 6.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
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- Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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- 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
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- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
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- 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
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- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and November (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
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- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).
