December weather forecast
Littleton, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Littleton, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). An average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Littleton is 82%.

Rainfall

In Littleton, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 188.6 rainfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 24.21" (615mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Littleton, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Littleton, 41.5°F (5.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Littleton, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Littleton in December?

In Littleton, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Littleton have in December?

In Littleton, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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 in Littleton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Littleton, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Littleton, WV

Average pressure in December - Littleton, 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
Littleton, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Littleton, WV

Average humidity in December - Littleton, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Littleton, WV

Average rainfall in December - Littleton, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Littleton, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Littleton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Littleton, WV

Average snowfall in December - Littleton, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Littleton, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Littleton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Littleton, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Littleton, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Littleton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Littleton, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May and 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
Littleton, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Littleton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Littleton, WV

Average visibility in December - Littleton, 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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