December weather forecast
Marquess, WV

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Marquess, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). An average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

In Marquess, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Marquess, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. In Marquess, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.5 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Marquess, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Marquess, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 31.26" (794mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Marquess, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Marquess, is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Marquess, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Marquess?

In Marquess, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Marquess, WV

Average temperature in December - Marquess, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Marquess, WV

Average pressure in December - Marquess, 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
Marquess, WV

Average wind speed in December - Marquess, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Marquess, WV

Average humidity in December - Marquess, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Marquess, WV

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Marquess, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Marquess, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Marquess, WV

Average snowfall in December - Marquess, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Marquess, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Marquess, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 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
Marquess, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Marquess, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Marquess, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Marquess, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Marquess, WV

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Marquess, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Marquess, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Marquess, WV

Average visibility in December - Marquess, 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).

Marquess, West Virginia, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location