December weather forecast
Philippi, WV

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Weather in December

As December arrives, Philippi, West Virginia gets ready to embrace the cold winter days. The short daylight hours and lower temperatures, dipping to 41.4°F (5.2°C), create the perfect setup for a white Christmas. The festive cheer contrasts the cool weather, making December a beloved month in Philippi. The city's weather conditions provide a fitting end to the year, with the promise of a fresh start as the snow blankets the outgoing year.

Temperature

Philippi observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's cool 50°F (10°C) to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C). Throughout December, Philippi witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Philippi is 82%.

Rainfall

In Philippi, during December, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.2 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Philippi, in December, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 6.5" (165mm) of snow. In Philippi, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.9 days and aggregates up to 37.36" (949mm) 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 7:21 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature during December is 41.4°F (5.2°C) and the low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Philippi have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Philippi have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Philippi, WV

Average temperature in December - Philippi, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Philippi, WV

Average pressure in December - Philippi, 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
Philippi, WV

Average wind speed in December - Philippi, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Philippi, WV

Average humidity in December - Philippi, 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, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Philippi, WV

Average rainfall in December - Philippi, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Philippi, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Philippi, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Philippi, WV

Average snowfall in December - Philippi, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.5"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (8.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Philippi, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Philippi, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Philippi, 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: 4h and 0min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Philippi, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Philippi, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and October (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Philippi, WV

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Philippi, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Philippi, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

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
Philippi, WV

Average visibility in December - Philippi, 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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