December weather forecastThe Plains, VA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in The Plains, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 32°F (0°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.5 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.3 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in The Plains.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in The Plains 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
The Plains, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
The Plains, 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
The Plains, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
The Plains, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in December
The Plains, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
The Plains, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
The Plains, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
The Plains, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
The Plains, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
The Plains, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
The Plains, 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
The Plains, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
The Plains, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, September, October and December (5mi).
