Virginia weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Virginia in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Virginia in December?
Virginia is a region in the United States of America. December in Virginia generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Winchester at 8°C to moderate in Chesapeake at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Chesapeake and -2°C in Winchester.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Harrisonburg with an average of 80 mm to high snow/rainfall in Richmond with 112 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 163 hours of sunlight anticipated in Virginia Beach. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Virginia for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Virginia climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Virginia?
Virginia Beach
In December Virginia Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Richmond
In December Richmond generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Williamsburg
In December Williamsburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Arlington
In December Arlington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Alexandria
In December Alexandria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly 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 Virginia, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Virginia?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Virginia due to the typically poor weather in Virginia Beach.
On average, the best time to visit Virginia is in April and May with generally perfect weather in Virginia Beach. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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