December weather forecast
Lowsville, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Lowsville, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). Lowsville encounters an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lowsville, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lowsville, there are 182.4 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lowsville, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lowsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 29.09" (739mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Lowsville, 41.7°F (5.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lowsville, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lowsville, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lowsville have in December?

In Lowsville, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lowsville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Lowsville, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Lowsville, WV

Average temperature in December - Lowsville, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lowsville, WV

Average pressure in December - Lowsville, 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
Lowsville, WV

Average wind speed in December - Lowsville, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

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
Lowsville, WV

Average humidity in December - Lowsville, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

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
Lowsville, WV

Average rainfall in December - Lowsville, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Lowsville, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Lowsville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lowsville, WV

Average snowfall in December - Lowsville, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lowsville, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Lowsville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 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
Lowsville, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lowsville, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lowsville, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Lowsville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lowsville, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Lowsville, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Lowsville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Lowsville, WV

Average visibility in December - Lowsville, 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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