December weather forecast
Basnettville, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Basnettville, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). In Basnettville, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Basnettville, there are 188.6 rainfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Basnettville, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 24.21" (615mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Basnettville, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Basnettville, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Basnettville, 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 in Basnettville?

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

How many hours of daylight does Basnettville have in December?

In Basnettville, 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 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 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?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Basnettville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Basnettville, WV

Average temperature in December - Basnettville, 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
Basnettville, WV

Average pressure in December - Basnettville, 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
Basnettville, WV

Average wind speed in December - Basnettville, 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
Basnettville, WV

Average humidity in December - Basnettville, 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
Basnettville, WV

Average rainfall in December - Basnettville, 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
Basnettville, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Basnettville, 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
Basnettville, WV

Average snowfall in December - Basnettville, 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
Basnettville, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Basnettville, 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
Basnettville, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Basnettville, 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
Basnettville, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Basnettville, 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
Basnettville, WV

Average UV index in December - Basnettville, 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
Basnettville, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Basnettville, 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
Basnettville, WV

Average visibility in December - Basnettville, 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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