December weather forecastWhitetop, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Whitetop, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C).Temperature
In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Whitetop.Rainfall
In Whitetop, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Whitetop, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.9 days and collects up to 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Whitetop are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7 days and accumulates 6.5" (165mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Whitetop, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Whitetop are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Whitetop, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Whitetop, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Whitetop, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Whitetop, VA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Whitetop, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Whitetop, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Whitetop, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 6.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Whitetop, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Whitetop, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Whitetop, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Whitetop, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Whitetop, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Whitetop, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
