December weather forecast
West Virginia, USA

December marks the official commencement of winter in West Virginia, with temperatures predominantly ranging from 20°F (-6.7°C) to 45°F (7.2°C). The eastern highlands, particularly regions like Snowshoe, often find themselves blanketed under a thick layer of snow, turning them into winter wonderlands. Elkins, with its serene landscapes, gets adorned with a white sheen, creating picturesque scenes ideal for holiday postcards.

When juxtaposed against November's transitional weather, December firmly ushers in the colder days and longer nights, a stark reminder of winter's grip. The sun becomes a rare visitor, its weak rays barely piercing through the often overcast skies. Snowfall becomes more frequent and can be particularly heavy in certain regions, especially in higher elevations. This snow, along with occasional rain or sleet, transforms the state's terrains into icy and sometimes slippery landscapes.

As December unfolds, the festive spirit combines with the chill, setting the mood for holidays and the imminent arrival of a new year in West Virginia.

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• Charleston - December »
  In Charleston, West Virginia, in December, during 9.2 snowfall days, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is typically accumulated. December sees the onset of wintry conditions with colder temperatures, substantial snowfall, and shorter daylight hours.
• Huntington - December »
  In Huntington during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. December has the shortest days of the year in Huntington, West Virginia, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
• Parkersburg - December »
  In Parkersburg, West Virginia, in December, during 9.2 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The month with the shortest days in Parkersburg is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
• Morgantown - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Morgantown with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight. In Morgantown during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.
• Wheeling - December »
  In Wheeling in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. December has the shortest days of the year in Wheeling with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
• Weirton - December »
  In Weirton in December, during 11.7 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated. With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Weirton, West Virginia.
• Fairmont - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Fairmont is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight. In Fairmont in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Martinsburg - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Martinsburg is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight. In Martinsburg during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.
• Beckley - December »
  In Beckley in December, during 12 snowfall days, 7.36" (187mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The month with the shortest days in Beckley is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
• Clarksburg - December »
  In Clarksburg during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow. December has the shortest days of the year in Clarksburg with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
• South Charleston - December »
  In South Charleston during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in South Charleston, West Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
• Vienna - December »
  In Vienna, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Vienna, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.