December weather forecast
Canvas, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Canvas, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Canvas, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Canvas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190.3 days and collects up to 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Canvas, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. In Canvas, West Virginia, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 7.72" (196mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Canvas, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.4 days and aggregates up to 38.62" (981mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Canvas.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, in Canvas, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Canvas, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Canvas during December?

In Canvas, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Canvas?

The average relative humidity in December in Canvas is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Canvas?

In Canvas, West Virginia, in December, during 14.5 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Canvas in December?

In December, in Canvas, it is snowing for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 7.72" (196mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Canvas?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Canvas?

The average day length in December in Canvas, West Virginia, is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Canvas?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Canvas?

In Canvas, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Canvas?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Canvas?

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

Average temperature in December - Canvas, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Canvas, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
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 - Canvas, 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 (78%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Canvas, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Canvas, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Canvas, WV

Average snowfall in December - Canvas, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.94").
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 - Canvas, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Canvas, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (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 - Canvas, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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

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

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