December weather forecast
Oreide, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Oreide, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Oreide, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oreide, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.1 days and collects up to 37.83" (961mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oreide are January through May, October through December. In Oreide, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Oreide, there are 54.9 snowfall days, and 28.82" (732mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Oreide, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Oreide, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Oreide have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oreide, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December 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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Oreide, 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: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Oreide, WV

Average pressure in December - Oreide, 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
Oreide, WV

Average wind speed in December - Oreide, 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 (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Oreide, WV

Average humidity in December - Oreide, 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 August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Oreide, WV

Average rainfall in December - Oreide, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Oreide, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Oreide, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oreide, WV

Average snowfall in December - Oreide, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oreide, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Oreide, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oreide, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oreide, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Oreide, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Oreide, WV

Average UV index in December - Oreide, 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
Oreide, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Oreide, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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