December weather forecast
Hainesville, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Hainesville, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). Throughout the month of December, Hainesville witnesses an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Hainesville, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.2 rainfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Hainesville. In Hainesville, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Hainesville, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Hainesville experiences an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hainesville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hainesville, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Hainesville, 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.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hainesville, WV

Average temperature in December - Hainesville, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Hainesville, WV

Average pressure in December - Hainesville, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hainesville, WV

Average wind speed in December - Hainesville, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hainesville, WV

Average humidity in December - Hainesville, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Hainesville, WV

Average rainfall in December - Hainesville, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Hainesville, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Hainesville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hainesville, WV

Average snowfall in December - Hainesville, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hainesville, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Hainesville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hainesville, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hainesville, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Hainesville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Hainesville, WV

Average UV index in December - Hainesville, 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
Hainesville, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Hainesville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Hainesville, WV

Average visibility in December - Hainesville, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September and October (5mi).

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