December weather forecast
Burk, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Burk, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's chilly 48°F (8.9°C) to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). During the nights in December, Burk observes an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In Burk, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Burk, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 191.6 rainfall days, and 37.99" (965mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Burk, in December, during 14.6 snowfall days, 8.74" (222mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Burk, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.1 days and aggregates up to 43.5" (1105mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Burk, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Burk is 3.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Burk, during December, snow falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) 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 Burk have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Burk?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Burk have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Burk are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Burk, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Burk, WV

Average temperature in December - Burk, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Burk, WV

Average pressure in December - Burk, 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
Burk, WV

Average wind speed in December - Burk, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Burk, WV

Average humidity in December - Burk, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Burk, WV

Average rainfall in December - Burk, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Burk, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Burk, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burk, WV

Average snowfall in December - Burk, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burk, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Burk, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burk, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Burk, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6 days).

Average UV index in December
Burk, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Burk, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Burk, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Burk, WV

Average visibility in December - Burk, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, September and December (4mi).

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