December weather forecast
Hinton, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hinton, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). During December nights, Hinton records an average temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Hinton, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hinton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.3 days and collects up to 25.35" (644mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hinton are January through May, October through December. In Hinton, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.68" (68mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hinton, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Hinton, West Virginia, is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hinton. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Hinton during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hinton, records 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hinton?

The average relative humidity in December in Hinton, West Virginia, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hinton?

In Hinton, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hinton in December?

In Hinton, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hinton?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hinton, West Virginia.

How many hours of daylight does Hinton have in December?

In December, the average day length in Hinton, West Virginia, is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hinton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hinton, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hinton?

In Hinton, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hinton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Hinton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hinton, WV

Average temperature in December - Hinton, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Hinton, WV

Average pressure in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, WV

Average wind speed in December - Hinton, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Hinton, WV

Average humidity in December - Hinton, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Hinton, WV

Average rainfall in December - Hinton, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Hinton, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Hinton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hinton, WV

Average snowfall in December - Hinton, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hinton, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Hinton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hinton, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hinton, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Hinton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Hinton, WV

Average UV index in December - Hinton, 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
Hinton, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Hinton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Hinton, WV

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

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

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