Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is noted during the nights.Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Lexington, Virginia, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lexington, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lexington, Virginia, are January through April, November and December. In Lexington, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lexington, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 7.48" (190mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December in Lexington?
What are the most humid months in Lexington?
What is the average humidity in December in Lexington?
How much does it rain in Lexington in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Lexington?
What is the month with the shortest days in Lexington?
How many hours of daylight does Lexington have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lexington?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Lexington?
How long on average sun shines in December in Lexington?
When is the lowest UV index in Lexington?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Lexington?
Average temperature in December
Lexington, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Lexington, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Lexington, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Lexington, VA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Lexington, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Lexington, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lexington, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lexington, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lexington, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lexington, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lexington, 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
Lexington, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Lexington, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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