December weather forecastTownsend, VA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Townsend, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).Temperature
Townsend's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). Townsend's nighttime average temperature in December drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Townsend, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Townsend, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.1 days and collects up to 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Townsend is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, in Townsend, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Townsend is 5.4h.UV index
In Townsend, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Townsend, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 49.8°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 (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Townsend, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Townsend, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Townsend, VA
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Townsend, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Townsend, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and October (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Townsend, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Townsend, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Townsend, 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: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Townsend, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Townsend, VA
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Townsend, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Townsend, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
