December weather forecast
Claude, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Claude, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Claude experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Claude, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184.5 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Claude. In Claude, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 31.26" (794mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Claude, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Claude, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Claude, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.96" (126mm) of snow.

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 Claude have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Claude?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Claude is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Claude, WV

Average temperature in December - Claude, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°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 (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Claude, WV

Average pressure in December - Claude, 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
Claude, WV

Average wind speed in December - Claude, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Claude, WV

Average humidity in December - Claude, 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 July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Claude, WV

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Claude, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Claude, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Claude, WV

Average snowfall in December - Claude, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Claude, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Claude, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Claude, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Claude, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Claude, WV

Average UV index in December - Claude, 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
Claude, WV

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

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
Claude, WV

Average visibility in December - Claude, 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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