December weather forecastWest Springfield, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in West Springfield, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).Temperature
December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). West Springfield reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) in December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In West Springfield, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Springfield, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.2 snowfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Springfield, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°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 (26.8°F).
Average pressure in December
West Springfield, 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
West Springfield, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
West Springfield, VA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in December
West Springfield, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").
Average rainfall days in December
West Springfield, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Springfield, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Springfield, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
West Springfield, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Springfield, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
West Springfield, 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
West Springfield, 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
West Springfield, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
