December weather forecast
Lavalette, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lavalette, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In Lavalette, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Lavalette, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 26.26" (667mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lavalette, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) 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 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lavalette, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.5°F (0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lavalette, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lavalette, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lavalette have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Lavalette, WV

Average pressure in December - Lavalette, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lavalette, WV

Average wind speed in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Lavalette, WV

Average humidity in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Lavalette, WV

Average rainfall in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Lavalette, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lavalette, WV

Average snowfall in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lavalette, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lavalette, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lavalette, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Lavalette, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lavalette, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Lavalette, WV

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

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

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