December weather forecast
Paw Paw, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paw, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

Paw's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Paw reports a steady low-temperature average of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In Paw, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Paw, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Paw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168 days and collects up to 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Paw, in December, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Paw, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Paw, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Paw Paw, WV

Average temperature in December - Paw Paw, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Paw Paw, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Paw Paw, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Paw Paw, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Paw Paw, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Paw Paw, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Paw Paw, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Paw Paw, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paw Paw, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Paw Paw, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Paw Paw, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Paw Paw, 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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