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
December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) throughout December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In Pickens, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 23.23" (590mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Pickens, in December, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.63" (143mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 80.8 snowfall days, and 36.5" (927mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:20 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Pickens, West Virginia, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in December
Pickens, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Pickens, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pickens, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Pickens, WV
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Pickens, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").
Average rainfall days in December
Pickens, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pickens, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 5.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pickens, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pickens, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pickens, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Pickens, WV
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Pickens, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in December
Pickens, WV
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (4mi).
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