December weather forecast
Pipestem, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pipestem, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Pipestem records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Pipestem, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pipestem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.1 days and collects up to 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.6 snowfall days, and 40.2" (1021mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pipestem, West Virginia, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Pipestem in December has an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Pipestem, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pipestem, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pipestem?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Pipestem, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with 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 Pipestem, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pipestem, WV

Average temperature in December - Pipestem, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°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 (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Pipestem, WV

Average pressure in December - Pipestem, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pipestem, WV

Average wind speed in December - Pipestem, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Pipestem, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Pipestem, WV

Average rainfall in December - Pipestem, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Pipestem, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Pipestem, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pipestem, WV

Average snowfall in December - Pipestem, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pipestem, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Pipestem, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pipestem, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pipestem, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Pipestem, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Pipestem, WV

Average UV index in December - Pipestem, 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
Pipestem, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Pipestem, WV

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

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

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