December weather forecast
Moatstown, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Moatstown, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Moatstown's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Moatstown, West Virginia, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Moatstown, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Moatstown, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.3 snowfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Moatstown, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Moatstown, West Virginia, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Moatstown have in December?

In Moatstown, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Moatstown, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Moatstown, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Moatstown, WV

Average temperature in December - Moatstown, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Moatstown, WV

Average pressure in December - Moatstown, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Moatstown, WV

Average wind speed in December - Moatstown, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Moatstown, WV

Average humidity in December - Moatstown, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Moatstown, WV

Average rainfall in December - Moatstown, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Moatstown, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Moatstown, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moatstown, WV

Average snowfall in December - Moatstown, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Moatstown, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Moatstown, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moatstown, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moatstown, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Moatstown, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Moatstown, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Moatstown, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Moatstown, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Moatstown, WV

Average visibility in December - Moatstown, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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