December weather forecastVernon Hill, VA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Vernon Hill, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average low of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

Vernon Hill in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). An average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month in Vernon Hill.

Rainfall

In Vernon Hill, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Vernon Hill, Virginia, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Vernon Hill, there are 9.2 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Vernon Hill.
On the first day of December in Vernon Hill, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Vernon Hill.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Vernon Hill, is 49.8°F (9.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

The average relative humidity in December in Vernon Hill is 77%.

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Vernon Hill, Virginia, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

On the first day of December in Vernon Hill, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

In Vernon Hill, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Vernon Hill, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Vernon Hill, VA

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).