December weather forecast
Gauley Mills, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gauley Mills, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Gauley Mills's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). During December, the temperature in Gauley Mills tends to dip to an average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In Gauley Mills, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Gauley Mills, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gauley Mills, there are 197.5 rainfall days, and 41.61" (1057mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gauley Mills are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gauley Mills, there are 59.4 snowfall days, and 37.4" (950mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gauley Mills, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gauley Mills, West Virginia, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gauley Mills 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Gauley Mills in December?

In Gauley Mills, in December, the average high-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gauley Mills?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Gauley Mills?

In Gauley Mills, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Gauley Mills?

In Gauley Mills, in December, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gauley Mills?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gauley Mills, West Virginia.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gauley Mills?

In Gauley Mills, the average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gauley Mills?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gauley Mills have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gauley Mills?

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 Gauley Mills?

In Gauley Mills, West Virginia, 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
Gauley Mills, WV

Average temperature in December - Gauley Mills, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Gauley Mills, WV

Average pressure in December - Gauley Mills, 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
Gauley Mills, WV

Average wind speed in December - Gauley Mills, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Gauley Mills, WV

Average humidity in December - Gauley Mills, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Gauley Mills, WV

Average rainfall in December - Gauley Mills, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Gauley Mills, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Gauley Mills, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gauley Mills, WV

Average snowfall in December - Gauley Mills, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gauley Mills, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Gauley Mills, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gauley Mills, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gauley Mills, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gauley Mills, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Gauley Mills, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (5.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Gauley Mills, WV

Average UV index in December - Gauley Mills, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gauley Mills, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Gauley Mills, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Gauley Mills, WV

Average visibility in December - Gauley Mills, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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