December weather forecast
Doak, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Doak, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). An average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Doak, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Doak, during December, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow. In Doak, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.9 days and aggregates up to 29.41" (747mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Doak, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.7h.

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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Doak, is 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Doak, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Doak, in December, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Doak have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Doak have in December?

In Doak, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in December in Doak?

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

Average temperature in December - Doak, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°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 (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Doak, WV

Average pressure in December - Doak, 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
Doak, WV

Average wind speed in December - Doak, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Doak, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Doak, WV

Average rainfall in December - Doak, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Doak, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Doak, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Doak, WV

Average snowfall in December - Doak, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Doak, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Doak, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Doak, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Doak, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Doak, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Doak, WV

Average UV index in December - Doak, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Doak, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Doak, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

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
Doak, WV

Average visibility in December - Doak, 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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