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Colonial Heights weather in December (Virginia, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Colonial Heights during December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Colonial Heights typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C.

Precipitation

Colonial Heights in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 164 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Colonial Heights. April, May, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Colonial Heights climate page with graphs.

 

Colonial Heights, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 112 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 164 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
* Data from: Richmond, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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