December weather forecast
Girard, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Girard, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 44.8°F (7.1°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). In Girard, the average nighttime temperature during December is a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Girard, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Girard, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.7 days and collects up to 26.57" (675mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.3 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Girard.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Girard. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Girard?

The high-temperature during December is 44.8°F (7.1°C) and the low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Girard, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Girard, during December, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Girard?

In Girard, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Girard have in December?

In Girard, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Girard?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Girard, WV

Average temperature in December - Girard, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°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 (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Girard, WV

Average pressure in December - Girard, 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
Girard, WV

Average wind speed in December - Girard, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Girard, WV

Average humidity in December - Girard, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Girard, WV

Average rainfall in December - Girard, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Girard, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Girard, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Girard, WV

Average snowfall in December - Girard, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Girard, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Girard, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Girard, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Girard, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Girard, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Girard, WV

Average UV index in December - Girard, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Girard, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Girard, 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 33).

Average visibility in December
Girard, WV

Average visibility in December - Girard, 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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