Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights in West Jefferson is a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In West Jefferson, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Jefferson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.5 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the least sunshine?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in West Jefferson?
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Average temperature in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 4.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.2 days).
Average UV index in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
West Jefferson, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
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