December weather forecast
Friendly, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Friendly, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.4°F (5.2°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

As Friendly, West Virginia, enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) of November to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C). During the month of December, Friendly anticipates a mean low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Friendly is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Friendly, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.6 days and collects up to 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Friendly. In Friendly, West Virginia, in December, during 10.2 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Friendly, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.7 days and aggregates up to 11.38" (289mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Friendly is 3.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Friendly?

In Friendly, in December, during 10.2 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Friendly have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Friendly have in December?

In Friendly, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

When is 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 reading in December?

In Friendly, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Friendly, WV

Average temperature in December - Friendly, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Friendly, WV

Average pressure in December - Friendly, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Friendly, WV

Average wind speed in December - Friendly, 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 (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Friendly, WV

Average humidity in December - Friendly, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Friendly, WV

Average rainfall in December - Friendly, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Friendly, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Friendly, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Friendly, WV

Average snowfall in December - Friendly, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Friendly, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Friendly, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Friendly, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Friendly, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Friendly, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Friendly, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Friendly, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Friendly, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Friendly, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Friendly, WV

Average visibility in December - Friendly, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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