December weather forecast
Barboursville, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Barboursville, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). Barboursville reports a consistent average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Barboursville is 80%.

Rainfall

In Barboursville, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176 rainfall days, and 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Barboursville, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Barboursville, there are 38.2 snowfall days, and 14.92" (379mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Barboursville, in December, the average high-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Barboursville, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Barboursville, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Barboursville have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Barboursville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Barboursville, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Barboursville, WV

Average pressure in December - Barboursville, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Barboursville, WV

Average wind speed in December - Barboursville, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Barboursville, WV

Average humidity in December - Barboursville, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Barboursville, WV

Average rainfall in December - Barboursville, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Barboursville, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Barboursville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Barboursville, WV

Average snowfall in December - Barboursville, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Barboursville, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Barboursville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Barboursville, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Barboursville, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Barboursville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Barboursville, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July 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
Barboursville, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Barboursville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Barboursville, WV

Average visibility in December - Barboursville, 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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