December weather forecast
Kerens, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Kerens, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) to an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). In December, Kerens records an average nighttime temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Kerens, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kerens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.1 days and collects up to 36.18" (919mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Kerens, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 7.05" (179mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.7 snowfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kerens, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Kerens, the average high-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kerens, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kerens, in December, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kerens have in December?

In Kerens, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kerens have in December?

In Kerens, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, 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 in Kerens?

In Kerens, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kerens, WV

Average temperature in December - Kerens, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Kerens, WV

Average pressure in December - Kerens, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kerens, WV

Average wind speed in December - Kerens, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Kerens, WV

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

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
Kerens, WV

Average rainfall in December - Kerens, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Kerens, WV

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kerens, WV

Average snowfall in December - Kerens, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kerens, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Kerens, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kerens, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Kerens, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Kerens, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kerens, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Kerens, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Kerens, WV

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

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

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