December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dority, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). Throughout December, Dority records an average temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Dority, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dority, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.7 days and collects up to 28.23" (717mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dority, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 72.1 days and aggregates up to 33.03" (839mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Dority, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dority, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Dority in December has an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Dority is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dority, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dority, West Virginia, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 7.13" (181mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Dority have in December?

In Dority, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

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 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Dority, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Dority, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Dority, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Dority, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Dority, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Dority, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Dority, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.13"

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
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Average snowfall days in December - Dority, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dority, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Dority, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Dority, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Dority, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Dority, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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