Weather in Virginia, United States in December

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Visiting Virginia, United States in December

The weather in December is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into January. December has average maximum temperatures of 12°C (54°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 72.2% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.0hrs. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Virginia.

December has total rainfall of 9.8cm (3.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (72°F). December is a good month for swimming in Virginia with comfortable temperatures for most people. The sea temperature in December is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into January.

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Can you sunbathe in Virginia in December?

No, December is not a good time for sunbathing in Virginia.

December has average maximum temperatures of 12°C (54°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 72.2% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.0hrs. December has total rainfall of 9.8cm (3.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

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Can you swim in Virginia in December?

Yes, December is a good month for swimming in Virginia with warm sea temperatures 22°C (72°F).

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Is December a good time to holiday in Virginia?

No, December is not a good time for a holiday in Virginia.

December has average maximum temperatures of 12°C (54°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 72.2% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.0hrs. December has total rainfall of 9.8cm (3.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Virginia. Sea temperatures are a warm 22°C (72°F). December is a good month for swimming in Virginia with comfortable temperatures for most people.

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Is Virginia warm in December?

No, Virginia is too cold for sunbathing in December.

The average maximum temperature in Virginia in December is 12°C (54°F). The average maximum temperature is 16°C (61°) in the previous month and 10°C (50°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Virginia in December is 8°C (46°F). The average temperature is 11°C (53°F) in the previous month and 5°C (41°F) in the next month.

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How sunny is Virginia in December?

The average day light hours per day in Virginia in December are 9.6. The sunshine percentage is 72.2% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.0hrs.

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Temperature in Virginia in December

The weather in December is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into January. The average maximum temperature in Virginia in December is 12°C (54°F). The average maximum temperature is 16°C (61°F) in the previous month and 10°C (50°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Virginia in December is 8°C (46°F). The average temperature is 11°C (53°F) in the previous month and 5°C (41°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Virginia in December is 3°C (38°F). The minimum temperature is 7°C (44°F) in the previous month and 1°C (33°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Virginia in December

The days in December are slightly shorter than the previous month. December has slightly less hours of sunshine than the previous month. During December the average day light hours are 9.6 per day in Virginia. The sunshine percentage is 72.2% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.0hrs.

The ultraviolet index in Virginia in December is typically 2.2 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Virginia in December

The average sea water temperature in Virginia in December is 22.2°C (72.0°F) which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. The sea temperature in December is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into January.

Rainfall in Virginia in December

December weather is slightly wetter than the previous month. December has a few more days of rain than the previous month. The average total rainfall in Virginia in December is 9.8cm (3.9inches) and on average there are 12 rainy days in December making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Virginia in December

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Virginia in December is 6°C (42°F) which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 9°C (48°F) in the previous month and 3°C (3°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Virginia in December is typically 84.4%. The maximum relative humidity is 85.9% in the previous month and 81.7% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Virginia in December is typically 68%. The average relative humidity is 69.2% in the previous month and 64.7% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Virginia in December

The average maximum wind speed in Virginia in December is typically 27KM/H (17MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 28KM/H (17MPH) in the previous month and 29KM/H (18MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Virginia in December is typically 14KM/H (9MPH). The average wind speed is 15KM/H (9MPH) in the previous month and 16KM/H (10MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Virginia in December is from the West.

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