December weather forecast
Ivydale, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ivydale, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.9°F (5.5°C) and min 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Ivydale notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Ivydale, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 190.3 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ivydale, during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.72" (196mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.4 snowfall days, and 38.62" (981mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ivydale, West Virginia, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Ivydale in December has an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ivydale, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ivydale?

In Ivydale, in December, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 7.72" (196mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Ivydale, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ivydale?

In Ivydale, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Ivydale, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°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 (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ivydale, WV

Average pressure in December - Ivydale, 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
Ivydale, WV

Average wind speed in December - Ivydale, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ivydale, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Ivydale, WV

Average rainfall in December - Ivydale, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Ivydale, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Ivydale, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ivydale, WV

Average snowfall in December - Ivydale, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ivydale, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ivydale, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ivydale, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Ivydale, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ivydale, WV

Average UV index in December - Ivydale, 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
Ivydale, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Ivydale, WV

Average visibility in December - Ivydale, 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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