December weather forecast
Lost City, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lost City, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Lost City's average high-temperature eases from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). In Lost City, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In Lost City, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Lost City, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.6 rainfall days, and 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lost City, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Lost City, 42.8°F (6°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lost City, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lost City, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lost City, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lost City?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lost City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Lost City, WV

Average temperature in December - Lost City, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°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 (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Lost City, WV

Average pressure in December - Lost City, 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
Lost City, WV

Average wind speed in December - Lost City, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

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

Average humidity in December
Lost City, WV

Average humidity in December - Lost City, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Lost City, WV

Average rainfall in December - Lost City, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Lost City, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Lost City, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lost City, WV

Average snowfall in December - Lost City, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lost City, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Lost City, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lost City, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lost City, 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: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lost City, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Lost City, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Lost City, WV

Average UV index in December - Lost City, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Lost City, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Lost City, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Lost City, WV

Average visibility in December - Lost City, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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