December weather forecast
Bethany, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Bethany, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

Bethany experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). Bethany observes an average nighttime temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Bethany, West Virginia, is 83%.

Rainfall

In Bethany, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bethany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147 days and collects up to 19.57" (497mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bethany, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 9.96" (253mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 39.7°F (4.3°C) and the low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Bethany, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bethany, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Bethany have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Bethany, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bethany, WV

Average temperature in December - Bethany, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°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 (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Bethany, WV

Average pressure in December - Bethany, 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
Bethany, WV

Average wind speed in December - Bethany, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Bethany, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Bethany, WV

Average rainfall in December - Bethany, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Bethany, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Bethany, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bethany, WV

Average snowfall in December - Bethany, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bethany, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Bethany, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bethany, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bethany, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Bethany, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Bethany, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bethany, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Bethany, 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
Bethany, WV

Average visibility in December - Bethany, 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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