December weather forecast
Pleasure Valley, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pleasure Valley, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Pleasure Valley's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). During December, Pleasure Valley sees a mean low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In Pleasure Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Pleasure Valley, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pleasure Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.1 days and collects up to 36.18" (919mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Pleasure Valley, during December, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow. In Pleasure Valley, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.7 days and aggregates up to 40.24" (1022mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Pleasure Valley, in December, the average high-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Pleasure Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pleasure Valley, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pleasure Valley, in December, during 12.6 snowfall days, 7.05" (179mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pleasure Valley have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Pleasure Valley, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average temperature in December - Pleasure Valley, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average pressure in December - Pleasure Valley, 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
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average wind speed in December - Pleasure Valley, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average humidity in December - Pleasure Valley, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

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
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average rainfall in December - Pleasure Valley, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Pleasure Valley, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average snowfall in December - Pleasure Valley, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Pleasure Valley, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pleasure Valley, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Pleasure Valley, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average UV index in December - Pleasure Valley, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Pleasure Valley, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Pleasure Valley, WV

Average visibility in December - Pleasure Valley, 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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