December weather forecast
Canaan, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Canaan, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). During December, the temperature in Canaan tends to dip to an average of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Canaan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.8 days and collects up to 38.07" (967mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Canaan, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 6.97" (177mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Canaan, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 37.83" (961mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Canaan, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Canaan. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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?

The high-temperature during December is 41.7°F (5.4°C) and the low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Canaan, West Virginia, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 6.97" (177mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Canaan have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Canaan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Canaan have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°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 (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Canaan, WV

Average wind speed in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Canaan, WV

Average humidity in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Canaan, WV

Average rainfall in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Canaan, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Canaan, WV

Average snowfall in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Canaan, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Canaan, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Canaan, WV

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Canaan, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Canaan, WV

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

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

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