December weather forecast
Deskins, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Deskins, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Deskins, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.7 days and collects up to 19.92" (506mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Deskins, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Deskins, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.7 days and aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) 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 7:23 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Deskins in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Deskins, is 45°F (7.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Deskins, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Deskins, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Deskins is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Deskins have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Deskins, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Deskins, VA

Average temperature in December - Deskins, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Deskins, VA

Average pressure in December - Deskins, 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
Deskins, VA

Average wind speed in December - Deskins, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Deskins, VA

Average humidity in December - Deskins, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Deskins, VA

Average rainfall in December - Deskins, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Deskins, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Deskins, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Deskins, VA

Average snowfall in December - Deskins, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Deskins, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Deskins, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Deskins, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Deskins, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Deskins, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Deskins, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Deskins, VA

Average UV index in December - Deskins, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Deskins, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Deskins, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Deskins, VA

Average visibility in December - Deskins, 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).

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