December weather forecast
Black, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Black, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). During December in Black, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In Black, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Black, there are 180.7 rainfall days, and 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Black are January through May, October through December. In Black, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.3 snowfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Black is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Black, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Black, West Virginia, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Black?

The high-temperature, in December, in Black, is 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Black?

In December, the average relative humidity in Black is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Black?

In Black, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Black?

In Black, West Virginia, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Black?

December has the shortest days of the year in Black, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Black have in December?

In Black, West Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Black?

On the first day of December in Black, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Black have in December?

In Black, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Black?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Black?

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

Average temperature in December - Black, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Black, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Black, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Black, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Black, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Black, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Black, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h 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: 4h and 12min).

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Black, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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