December weather forecast
Goodwill, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Goodwill, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.5°F (6.4°C) and min 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Goodwill's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Goodwill is December, when snow falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Goodwill?

In December, in Goodwill, the average high-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°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, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 6.18" (157mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Goodwill have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Goodwill, 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 many hours of sunshine does Goodwill have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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 Goodwill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Goodwill, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Goodwill, WV

Average pressure in December - Goodwill, 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
Goodwill, WV

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

Average humidity in December
Goodwill, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Goodwill, WV

Average rainfall in December - Goodwill, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Goodwill, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Goodwill, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
Goodwill, WV

Average snowfall in December - Goodwill, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Goodwill, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Goodwill, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Goodwill, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Goodwill, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Goodwill, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Goodwill, WV

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Goodwill, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Goodwill, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Goodwill, WV

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

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

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