December is a very cold and rainy time for sunbathing in Virginia, and not recommended. December is a good month for swimming in Virginia with warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Virginia in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
The average maximum temperature in Virginia in December is 12°. The average maximum temperature is 16° in the previous month and 10° in the next month.
The average temperature in Virginia in December is 8°. The average temperature ranges is 11° in the previous month and 5° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Virginia in December is 3°. The minimum temperature is 7° in the previous month and 1° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Virginia in December are 9.6 and there are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
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.
The average sea water temperature in Virginia in December is 22.2° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.
The average total rainfall in Virginia in December is 91.9cm and on average there are 12 rainy days in December making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Virginia in December is 6° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 9° in the previous month and 3° 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.
The average maximum wind speed in Virginia in December is typically 27kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 28kmh in the previous month and 29kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Virginia in December is typically 14kmh. The average wind speed is 15kmh in the previous month and 16kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Virginia in December is from the West.
