December weather forecast
Forks of Coal, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forks of Coal, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Throughout December, Forks of Coal anticipates an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In Forks of Coal, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Forks of Coal, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.9 rainfall days, and 16.5" (419mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Forks of Coal. In Forks of Coal, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 8.27" (210mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
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. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Forks of Coal, 43.9°F (6.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.5°F (0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Forks of Coal, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Forks of Coal, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Forks of Coal have in December?

In Forks of Coal, the average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Forks of Coal, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Forks of Coal, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Forks of Coal, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, 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 - Forks of Coal, 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 1min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Forks of Coal, 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 - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Forks of Coal, 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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