December weather forecast
Persinger, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Persinger, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). An average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Persinger, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Persinger, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190.3 days and collects up to 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Persinger, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 7.72" (196mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.4 snowfall days, and 38.62" (981mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Persinger experiences an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Persinger?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Persinger, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Persinger, during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.72" (196mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

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 intensity in December?

In Persinger, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Persinger, WV

Average temperature in December - Persinger, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Persinger, WV

Average pressure in December - Persinger, 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
Persinger, WV

Average wind speed in December - Persinger, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Persinger, WV

Average humidity in December - Persinger, 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 June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Persinger, WV

Average rainfall in December - Persinger, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Persinger, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Persinger, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Persinger, WV

Average snowfall in December - Persinger, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Persinger, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Persinger, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Persinger, 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 2min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Persinger, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Persinger, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Persinger, WV

Average UV index in December - Persinger, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Persinger, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Persinger, WV

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

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

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