December weather forecast
Estar, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Estar, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

Estar's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Estar, in December, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Estar, there are 178.2 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Estar. In Estar, in December, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Estar, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.4 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Estar, West Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Estar?

During December, Estar experiences an average high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Estar?

In Estar, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Estar?

In December, in Estar, West Virginia, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Estar in December?

In Estar, in December, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Estar?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Estar.

What is the average length of the day in December in Estar?

In Estar, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Estar?

On the first day of December in Estar, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Estar have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Estar is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Estar?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Estar?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Estar is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Estar, WV

Average temperature in December - Estar, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Estar, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
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Average wind speed in December - Estar, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

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 (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Estar, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Estar, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Estar, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Estar, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
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 - Estar, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Estar, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Estar, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.5 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Estar, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Estar, 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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