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 shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). In December, Ashford records an average nighttime temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 175.4 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ashford, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Ashford, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 14.65" (372mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in December
Ashford, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Ashford, WV
- 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ashford, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Ashford, WV
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Ashford, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Ashford, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ashford, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ashford, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ashford, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ashford, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Ashford, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ashford, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Ashford, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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