Virginia weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Virginia this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Virginia in December?
Virginia is a region in South Africa. December in Virginia generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Basye at 8°C to moderate in Portsmouth at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Portsmouth and -4°C in Basye.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Woodstock with an average of 78 mm to high snow/rainfall in Norton with 133 mm. The city Fredericksburg usually sees around 130 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
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?
Fredericksburg
In December Fredericksburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Herndon
In December Herndon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sterling
In December Sterling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Manassas
In December Manassas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sandston
In December Sandston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°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 South Africa.
Is December the best time to visit Virginia?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Virginia with often poor weather in Fredericksburg.
Generally speaking, April provides perfect weather in Fredericksburg. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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