December weather forecast
Hoodsville, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hoodsville, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

Hoodsville in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). Hoodsville registers a consistent average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hoodsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.4 days and collects up to 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hoodsville, in December, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.28" (134mm) of snow. In Hoodsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 29.09" (739mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Hoodsville, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hoodsville, is 41.7°F (5.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hoodsville, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hoodsville, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hoodsville, in December, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hoodsville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hoodsville?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month with 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hoodsville, WV

Average temperature in December - Hoodsville, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Hoodsville, WV

Average pressure in December - Hoodsville, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hoodsville, WV

Average wind speed in December - Hoodsville, 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
Hoodsville, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Hoodsville, WV

Average rainfall in December - Hoodsville, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Hoodsville, WV

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hoodsville, WV

Average snowfall in December - Hoodsville, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hoodsville, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Hoodsville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hoodsville, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hoodsville, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Hoodsville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hoodsville, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hoodsville, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Hoodsville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Hoodsville, WV

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

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

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