December weather forecastSwords Creek, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Swords Creek, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).Temperature
The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Swords Creek experiences a consistent average temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) throughout the nights in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Swords Creek, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Swords Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Swords Creek, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Swords Creek, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Swords Creek, VA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Swords Creek, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Swords Creek, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Swords Creek, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Swords Creek, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Swords Creek, 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: 4h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Swords Creek, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Swords Creek, 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).
