Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). December nights in Cotton are marked by an average temperature drop to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Cotton, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Cotton, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.9 days and collects up to 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cotton, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. In Cotton, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.5 days and aggregates up to 12.76" (324mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Cotton, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in December
Cotton, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cotton, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Cotton, WV
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Cotton, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in December
Cotton, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cotton, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cotton, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cotton, 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: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cotton, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Cotton, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Cotton, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Cotton, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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