December weather forecast
Benwood, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benwood, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28°F (-2.2°C) and max 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Benwood, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Benwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.3 days and collects up to 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Benwood are January through April, November and December. In Benwood, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Benwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 14.06" (357mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Benwood, West Virginia, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Benwood, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Benwood, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Benwood, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benwood have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Benwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Benwood, WV

Average temperature in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Benwood, WV

Average pressure in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Benwood, WV

Average wind speed in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Benwood, WV

Average humidity in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

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

Average rainfall in December
Benwood, WV

Average rainfall in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Benwood, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Benwood, WV

Average snowfall in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Benwood, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benwood, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Benwood, WV

Average UV index in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Benwood, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Benwood, WV

Average visibility in December - Benwood, 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 and February (4mi).

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