December weather forecast
Poca, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Poca, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Poca records a steady low-temperature average of 32.5°F (0.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Poca is 81%.

Rainfall

In Poca, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.9 rainfall days, and 16.5" (419mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. In Poca, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.1 days and aggregates up to 8.27" (210mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Poca.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Poca, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Poca, records 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Poca, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Poca, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) 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 Poca have in December?

In Poca, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Poca have in December?

In Poca, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Poca, WV

Average temperature in December - Poca, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Poca, WV

Average pressure in December - Poca, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Poca, WV

Average wind speed in December - Poca, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Poca, WV

Average humidity in December - Poca, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Poca, WV

Average rainfall in December - Poca, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Poca, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Poca, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Poca, WV

Average snowfall in December - Poca, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Poca, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Poca, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Poca, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Poca, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Poca, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Poca, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Poca, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Poca, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Poca, 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 August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Poca, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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