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
With the onset of December, Dorothy's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Dorothy's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C).Humidity
In Dorothy, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Dorothy, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dorothy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 22.64" (575mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Dorothy, West Virginia, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dorothy, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.4 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Dorothy, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.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, in Dorothy, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Dorothy is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Dorothy are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Dorothy, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Dorothy, 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
Dorothy, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Dorothy, WV
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Dorothy, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Dorothy, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dorothy, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 3.19"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dorothy, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dorothy, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dorothy, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Dorothy, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Dorothy, 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 36).
Average visibility in December
Dorothy, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and September (4mi).
Dorothy, West Virginia, USA
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