December weather forecast
Matewan, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Matewan, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

Matewan in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 54°F (12.2°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Matewan's temperature lowers to a mean of 33.1°F (0.6°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Matewan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.6 days and collects up to 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Matewan, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow. In Matewan, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Matewan, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Matewan, is 45.1°F (7.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Matewan, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Matewan, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Matewan, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Matewan, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Matewan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Matewan, WV

Average temperature in December - Matewan, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Matewan, WV

Average pressure in December - Matewan, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Matewan, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Matewan, WV

Average humidity in December - Matewan, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Matewan, WV

Average rainfall in December - Matewan, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Matewan, WV

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Matewan, WV

Average snowfall in December - Matewan, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Matewan, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Matewan, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 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
Matewan, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Matewan, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Matewan, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Matewan, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Matewan, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Matewan, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Matewan, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Matewan, WV

Average visibility in December - Matewan, 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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