Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in The Plains records at a wintry 32°F (0°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In The Plains, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in The Plains, there are 160.5 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In The Plains, Virginia, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in The Plains, there are 20.3 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in The Plains, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in The Plains is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in The Plains. 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, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for The Plains in December?
What is the most humid month in The Plains?
What is the average humidity in December in The Plains?
How many days does it rain in December in The Plains?
How many days does it snow in December in The Plains?
What is the month with the shortest days in The Plains?
How many hours of daylight does The Plains have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in The Plains?
What is the month with the least sunshine in The Plains?
How long on average sun shines in December in The Plains?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in The Plains?
What is the UV index intensity in December in The Plains?
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 3min
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 2min
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).
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