December weather forecast
Owings, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Owings, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). Owings experiences a mean low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Owings, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. In Owings, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.1 days and collects up to 37.83" (961mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated. In Owings, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.9 days and aggregates up to 28.82" (732mm) of snow.

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 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Owings, is 41.7°F (5.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 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 Owings, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Owings, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Owings, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Owings, 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?

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
Owings, WV

Average temperature in December - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average pressure in December - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average wind speed in December - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average humidity in December - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average rainfall in December - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average snowfall in December - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average UV index in December - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average visibility in December - Owings, 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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