December weather forecastWarrenton, VA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Warrenton, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the month of December, Warrenton experiences a steady low-temperature average of 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Warrenton, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. 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

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Warrenton, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Warrenton. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Warrenton experiences an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 32°F (0°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Warrenton, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Warrenton, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Warrenton, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

In Warrenton, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Warrenton, 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
Warrenton, 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
Warrenton, 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
Warrenton, 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
Warrenton, 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
Warrenton, 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
Warrenton, 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
Warrenton, 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
Warrenton, 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
Warrenton, 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
Warrenton, 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
Warrenton, 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
Warrenton, 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).