December weather forecast
Kirby, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kirby, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Kirby's average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). An average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kirby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Kirby, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kirby, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Kirby is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

During December, Kirby experiences an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kirby, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Kirby?

In Kirby, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Kirby, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Kirby, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Kirby, WV

Average pressure in December - Kirby, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Kirby, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Kirby, WV

Average humidity in December - Kirby, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Kirby, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Kirby, WV

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Kirby, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kirby, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kirby, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Kirby, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Kirby, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Kirby, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September and October (5mi).

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