December weather forecast
Gilbert Creek, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Gilbert Creek, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Gilbert Creek's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gilbert Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.5 days and collects up to 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

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 7:24 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Gilbert Creek, 44.4°F (6.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gilbert Creek?

The average relative humidity in December in Gilbert Creek is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gilbert Creek, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gilbert Creek, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

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 Gilbert Creek have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Gilbert Creek, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gilbert Creek have in December?

In Gilbert Creek, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gilbert Creek 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
Gilbert Creek, WV

Average temperature in December - Gilbert Creek, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilbert Creek, WV

Average pressure in December - Gilbert Creek, 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
Gilbert Creek, WV

Average wind speed in December - Gilbert Creek, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilbert Creek, WV

Average humidity in December - Gilbert Creek, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilbert Creek, WV

Average rainfall in December - Gilbert Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilbert Creek, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Gilbert Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilbert Creek, WV

Average snowfall in December - Gilbert Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gilbert Creek, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Gilbert Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gilbert Creek, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilbert Creek, 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
Gilbert Creek, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Gilbert Creek, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilbert Creek, WV

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

Average cloud cover in December
Gilbert Creek, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Gilbert Creek, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Gilbert Creek, WV

Average visibility in December - Gilbert Creek, 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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