December weather forecast
Lead Mine, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lead Mine, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.2°F (4°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to an icy 39.2°F (4°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In Lead Mine, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 194.8 rainfall days, and 37.2" (945mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 63.8 snowfall days, and 38.74" (984mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lead Mine is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Lead Mine, is 39.2°F (4°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lead Mine, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lead Mine, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lead Mine, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lead Mine?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lead Mine have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lead Mine have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

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 in Lead Mine, West Virginia.

What is the UV index reading in December in Lead Mine?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Lead Mine, WV

Average temperature in December - Lead Mine, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lead Mine, WV

Average pressure in December - Lead Mine, 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
Lead Mine, WV

Average wind speed in December - Lead Mine, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Lead Mine, WV

Average humidity in December - Lead Mine, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Lead Mine, WV

Average rainfall in December - Lead Mine, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Lead Mine, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Lead Mine, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lead Mine, WV

Average snowfall in December - Lead Mine, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lead Mine, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Lead Mine, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 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
Lead Mine, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lead Mine, 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: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lead Mine, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Lead Mine, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Lead Mine, WV

Average UV index in December - Lead Mine, 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
Lead Mine, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Lead Mine, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Lead Mine, WV

Average visibility in December - Lead Mine, 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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