December weather forecast
Alliance, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alliance, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). During December, Alliance consistently records a temperature low averaging a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In Alliance, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Alliance, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alliance, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.6 days and collects up to 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Alliance, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow. In Alliance, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.1 days and aggregates up to 24.21" (615mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Alliance, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Alliance, during December, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Alliance is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Alliance, West Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Alliance.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Alliance, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alliance, WV

Average temperature in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Alliance, WV

Average pressure in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alliance, WV

Average wind speed in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Alliance, WV

Average humidity in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Alliance, WV

Average rainfall in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Alliance, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alliance, WV

Average snowfall in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alliance, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alliance, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alliance, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Alliance, WV

Average UV index in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Alliance, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Alliance, WV

Average visibility in December - Alliance, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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