December weather forecast
Orgas, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Orgas, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.2°F (0.1°C) and max 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

Orgas experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). During December, Orgas observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Orgas, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 183.9 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Orgas, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Orgas, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.7 days and aggregates up to 19.45" (494mm) 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 December in Orgas, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Orgas, 44.1°F (6.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.2°F (0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Orgas, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Orgas, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Orgas in December?

In Orgas, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) 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 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Orgas have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Orgas, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°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 (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Orgas, WV

Average pressure in December - Orgas, 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
Orgas, WV

Average wind speed in December - Orgas, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Orgas, WV

Average humidity in December - Orgas, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Orgas, WV

Average rainfall in December - Orgas, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Orgas, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Orgas, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orgas, WV

Average snowfall in December - Orgas, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Orgas, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Orgas, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orgas, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Orgas, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Orgas, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Orgas, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Orgas, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Orgas, 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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