Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Parkersburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.1 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Parkersburg, in December, during 9.2 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Parkersburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.5 days and aggregates up to 12.4" (315mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:13 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in December
Parkersburg, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Parkersburg, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Parkersburg, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Parkersburg, WV
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Parkersburg, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Parkersburg, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Parkersburg, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 1.93"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Parkersburg, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Parkersburg, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Parkersburg, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Parkersburg, 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
Parkersburg, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
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
Parkersburg, 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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