December weather forecast
Crab Orchard, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Crab Orchard, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

Crab Orchard's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). Crab Orchard throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In Crab Orchard, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Crab Orchard, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.8 rainfall days, and 36.54" (928mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Crab Orchard, West Virginia, in December, during 12 snowfall days, 7.36" (187mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Crab Orchard, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.8 days and aggregates up to 39.41" (1001mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Crab Orchard, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Crab Orchard, in December, the average high-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Crab Orchard, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Crab Orchard, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Crab Orchard in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12 days. Throughout December, 7.36" (187mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Crab Orchard have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Crab Orchard, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Crab Orchard, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°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 (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Crab Orchard, WV

Average pressure in December - Crab Orchard, 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
Crab Orchard, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Crab Orchard, WV

Average humidity in December - Crab Orchard, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Crab Orchard, WV

Average rainfall in December - Crab Orchard, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Crab Orchard, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Crab Orchard, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Crab Orchard, WV

Average snowfall in December - Crab Orchard, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Crab Orchard, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Crab Orchard, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Crab Orchard, WV

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Crab Orchard, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Crab Orchard, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Crab Orchard, WV

Average UV index in December - Crab Orchard, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Crab Orchard, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Crab Orchard, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Crab Orchard, WV

Average visibility in December - Crab Orchard, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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