December weather forecast
Dry Creek, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Dry Creek, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In Dry Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Dry Creek, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.9 rainfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Dry Creek, West Virginia. In Dry Creek, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.3 snowfall days, and 8.66" (220mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Dry Creek, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Dry Creek is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dry Creek, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dry Creek, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Dry Creek, West Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Dry Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dry Creek, WV

Average temperature in December - Dry Creek, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Dry Creek, WV

Average pressure in December - Dry Creek, 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
Dry Creek, WV

Average wind speed in December - Dry Creek, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Dry Creek, WV

Average humidity in December - Dry Creek, 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 (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Dry Creek, WV

Average rainfall in December - Dry Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Dry Creek, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Dry Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dry Creek, WV

Average snowfall in December - Dry Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dry Creek, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Dry Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dry Creek, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dry Creek, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dry Creek, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Dry Creek, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Dry Creek, WV

Average UV index in December - Dry Creek, 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
Dry Creek, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Dry Creek, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Dry Creek, WV

Average visibility in December - Dry Creek, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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