December weather forecast
Chiefton, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Chiefton, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). During December, Chiefton's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Chiefton, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. In Chiefton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.3 days and collects up to 36.97" (939mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chiefton are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57.8 snowfall days, and 28.9" (734mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Chiefton, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Chiefton, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Chiefton, in December, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Chiefton?

In Chiefton, in December, during 11.9 snowfall days, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Chiefton have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Chiefton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Chiefton, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Chiefton, WV

Average pressure in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Chiefton, WV

Average wind speed in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Chiefton, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Chiefton, WV

Average rainfall in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Chiefton, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chiefton, WV

Average snowfall in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chiefton, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chiefton, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chiefton, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Chiefton, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and 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
Chiefton, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Chiefton, WV

Average visibility in December - Chiefton, 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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