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 is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). During December nights, Dawes witnesses a consistent average temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Dawes, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation. In Dawes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.3 days and collects up to 35.98" (914mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dawes, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dawes, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.1 days and aggregates up to 22.2" (564mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dawes, West Virginia.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
January, February 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Dawes, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Dawes, 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
Dawes, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Dawes, WV
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Dawes, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Dawes, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dawes, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 4.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dawes, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dawes, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dawes, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Dawes, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Dawes, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Dawes, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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