December weather forecast
Hastings, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hastings, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Hastings, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.6 rainfall days, and 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Hastings. In Hastings, West Virginia, in December, during 10.2 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hastings, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.7 days and aggregates up to 11.38" (289mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hastings, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hastings, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hastings in December?

In Hastings, in December, during 10.2 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, 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.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hastings?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hastings have in December?

In Hastings, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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
Hastings, WV

Average temperature in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hastings, WV

Average pressure in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Hastings, WV

Average wind speed in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hastings, WV

Average humidity in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Hastings, WV

Average rainfall in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

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
Hastings, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hastings, WV

Average snowfall in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hastings, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 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
Hastings, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hastings, 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: 3h 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: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hastings, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Hastings, WV

Average UV index in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hastings, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Hastings, WV

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

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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