December weather forecast
Garwood, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Garwood, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). Garwood, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Garwood, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Garwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.7 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Garwood, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Garwood, there are 50.3 snowfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Garwood are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Garwood, is 43.5°F (6.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Garwood, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Garwood, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Garwood, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Garwood?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Garwood, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. 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
Garwood, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Garwood, WV

Average pressure in December - Garwood, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garwood, WV

Average wind speed in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Garwood, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Garwood, WV

Average rainfall in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Garwood, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garwood, WV

Average snowfall in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garwood, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garwood, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Garwood, WV

Average UV index in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Garwood, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Garwood, 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 36).

Average visibility in December
Garwood, WV

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

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

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