December weather forecast
Petroleum, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Petroleum, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). During December, Petroleum sees a mean low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Petroleum, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Petroleum, there are 187.2 rainfall days, and 37.13" (943mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petroleum, in December, snow falls for 11.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow. In Petroleum, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.4 days and aggregates up to 21.81" (554mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Petroleum. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Petroleum during December?

In Petroleum, 42.3°F (5.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Petroleum?

In December, the average relative humidity in Petroleum is 82%.

How much does it rain in Petroleum in December?

In Petroleum, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Petroleum?

In Petroleum, in December, snow falls for 11.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Petroleum?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Petroleum have in December?

In December, the average day length in Petroleum, West Virginia, is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Petroleum?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Petroleum?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Petroleum, West Virginia, is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Petroleum?

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 Petroleum?

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

Average temperature in December - Petroleum, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Petroleum, WV

Average pressure in December - Petroleum, 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
Petroleum, WV

Average wind speed in December - Petroleum, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

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
Petroleum, WV

Average humidity in December - Petroleum, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Petroleum, WV

Average rainfall in December - Petroleum, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Petroleum, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Petroleum, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Petroleum, WV

Average snowfall in December - Petroleum, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Petroleum, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Petroleum, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 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
Petroleum, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Petroleum, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Petroleum, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Petroleum, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Petroleum, WV

Average UV index in December - Petroleum, 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
Petroleum, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Petroleum, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Petroleum, WV

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

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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