December weather forecast
Marland Heights, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Marland Heights, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

A shift in Marland Heights's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Marland Heights, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Marland Heights, there are 175.9 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Marland Heights, in December, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.5 snowfall days, and 19.41" (493mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Marland Heights, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Marland Heights, is 39.6°F (4.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28°F (-2.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Marland Heights?

In Marland Heights, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Marland Heights, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Marland Heights, in December, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Marland Heights have in December?

In Marland Heights, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Marland Heights?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Marland Heights.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Marland Heights, WV

Average temperature in December - Marland Heights, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°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 (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Marland Heights, WV

Average pressure in December - Marland Heights, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Marland Heights, WV

Average wind speed in December - Marland Heights, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Marland Heights, WV

Average humidity in December - Marland Heights, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Marland Heights, WV

Average rainfall in December - Marland Heights, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Marland Heights, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Marland Heights, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Marland Heights, WV

Average snowfall in December - Marland Heights, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Marland Heights, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Marland Heights, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Marland Heights, WV

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Marland Heights, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Marland Heights, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and May (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Marland Heights, WV

Average UV index in December - Marland Heights, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Marland Heights, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Marland Heights, 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 35).

Average visibility in December
Marland Heights, WV

Average visibility in December - Marland Heights, 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 and February (4mi).

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