December weather forecast
Louther, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Louther, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Louther falls to an average of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Louther, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.3 rainfall days, and 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Louther, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) 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 7:26 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Louther, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C). In August, 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, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Louther?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Louther?

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 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Louther, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

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.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Louther, WV

Average temperature in December - Louther, 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 (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Louther, WV

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

Average wind speed in December
Louther, WV

Average wind speed in December - Louther, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Louther, WV

Average humidity in December - Louther, 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
Louther, WV

Average rainfall in December - Louther, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Louther, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Louther, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Louther, WV

Average snowfall in December - Louther, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Louther, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Louther, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Louther, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Louther, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Louther, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Louther, WV

Average UV index in December - Louther, 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
Louther, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Louther, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Louther, WV

Average visibility in December - Louther, 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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