December weather forecast
Lone Cedar, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Lone Cedar, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and max 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). During December, Lone Cedar sees a mean low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In Lone Cedar, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Lone Cedar, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.2 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lone Cedar, during December, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow. In Lone Cedar, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.4 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Lone Cedar, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Lone Cedar, 43.2°F (6.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lone Cedar, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lone Cedar, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lone Cedar have in December?

In Lone Cedar, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lone Cedar, WV

Average temperature in December - Lone Cedar, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Lone Cedar, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Lone Cedar, 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
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Average humidity in December - Lone Cedar, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Lone Cedar, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Lone Cedar, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Lone Cedar, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
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 - Lone Cedar, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lone Cedar, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Lone Cedar, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Lone Cedar, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Lone Cedar, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Lone Cedar, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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