Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah Valley Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in December.

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Harrisonburg Winchester Staunton Lexington

Thinking about venturing to the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Shenandoah Valley in December

The Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in the Shenandoah Valley generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Harrisonburg.

To explore the conditions in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Harrisonburg with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) to high snow/rainfall in Lexington with 103 mm (4.1 in).

Explore the Shenandoah Valley by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Shenandoah Valley — and find the best time to visit. (based on Harrisonburg)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the Shenandoah Valley →

Best Places to Visit in the Shenandoah Valley in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Shenandoah Valley.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Shenandoah Valley

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Shenandoah Valley (December)

Precipitation variation in the Shenandoah Valley (December)

Harrisonburg

In December Harrisonburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Harrisonburg →

Winchester

In December Winchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Winchester →

Staunton

In December Staunton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Staunton →

Lexington

In December Lexington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Lexington →

Martinsburg

In December Martinsburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Shenandoah Valley in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Harrisonburg 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Winchester 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Staunton 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Lexington 10°C (50°F) -2°C (28°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Martinsburg 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Front Royal 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

The Shenandoah Valley weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in December?

In December, the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Harrisonburg sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in December?

Average temperatures in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America during December range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Harrisonburg.

Does the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in December?

December is on the drier side in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America. Harrisonburg averages only about 80 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Harrisonburg, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, May, August and September provide perfect weather in Harrisonburg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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