December weather forecast
Canyon, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Canyon, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

As Canyon enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a fresh 50°F (10°C) of November to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is observed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Canyon, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Canyon, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.8 days and collects up to 36.46" (926mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Canyon, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow. In Canyon, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.1 days and aggregates up to 32.32" (821mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Canyon?

In December, in Canyon, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Canyon, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Canyon.

How many hours of daylight does Canyon have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

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 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Canyon have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Canyon, WV

Average temperature in December - Canyon, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Canyon, WV

Average pressure in December - Canyon, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Canyon, WV

Average wind speed in December - Canyon, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

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

Average humidity in December
Canyon, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Canyon, WV

Average rainfall in December - Canyon, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Canyon, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Canyon, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Canyon, WV

Average snowfall in December - Canyon, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Canyon, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Canyon, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canyon, 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 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Canyon, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Canyon, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Canyon, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Canyon, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Canyon, 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
Canyon, WV

Average visibility in December - Canyon, 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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