December weather forecast
Knottsville, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Knottsville, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Knottsville experiences a nighttime temperature average of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Knottsville, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Knottsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.5 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Knottsville, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.96" (126mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 31.26" (794mm) 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 7:21 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

During December, Knottsville experiences an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Knottsville, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.96" (126mm) 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 Knottsville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Knottsville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Knottsville, West Virginia, 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 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
Knottsville, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Knottsville, WV

Average pressure in December - Knottsville, 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
Knottsville, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Knottsville, WV

Average humidity in December - Knottsville, 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 July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Knottsville, WV

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Knottsville, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Knottsville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Knottsville, WV

Average snowfall in December - Knottsville, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Knottsville, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Knottsville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 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
Knottsville, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Knottsville, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Knottsville, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Knottsville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Knottsville, WV

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Knottsville, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Knottsville, WV

Average visibility in December - Knottsville, 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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