December weather forecast
Hedgesville, WV

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is expected.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hedgesville, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hedgesville, 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 Hedgesville. In Hedgesville, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hedgesville, 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 in Hedgesville.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hedgesville?

In Hedgesville, 42.3°F (5.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hedgesville?

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

How much does it rain in Hedgesville in December?

In Hedgesville, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hedgesville?

In Hedgesville, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hedgesville?

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

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

In Hedgesville, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hedgesville?

On the first day of December in Hedgesville, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hedgesville have in December?

In Hedgesville, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hedgesville?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Hedgesville?

In Hedgesville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average temperature in December - Hedgesville, 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average pressure in December - Hedgesville, 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average wind speed in December - Hedgesville, 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average humidity in December - Hedgesville, 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average rainfall in December - Hedgesville, 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Hedgesville, 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average snowfall in December - Hedgesville, 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Hedgesville, 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hedgesville, 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Hedgesville, 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average UV index in December - Hedgesville, 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Hedgesville, 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
Hedgesville, WV

Average visibility in December - Hedgesville, 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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