Weather in December in The Shenandoah Valley
Are you planning a trip a to the Shenandoah Valley in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Shenandoah Valley in December?
The Shenandoah Valley 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 and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Harrisonburg.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Harrisonburg with an average of 80 mm to high snow/rainfall in Lexington with 103 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Shenandoah Valley in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Shenandoah Valley climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Shenandoah Valley?
Harrisonburg
In December Harrisonburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Winchester
In December Winchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Staunton
In December Staunton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lexington
In December Lexington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Martinsburg
In December Martinsburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit the Shenandoah Valley?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Harrisonburg, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Shenandoah Valley.
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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