December weather forecast
Pool, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pool, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 30°F (-1.1°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). In Pool, December nights cool down to an average of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

In Pool, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Pool, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 190.3 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pool, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 7.72" (196mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.4 snowfall days, and 38.62" (981mm) 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 7:21 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Pool, records 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed 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 Pool, in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pool, during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.72" (196mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Pool, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

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?

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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Pool, WV

Average temperature in December - Pool, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°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 (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Pool, WV

Average pressure in December - Pool, 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
Pool, WV

Average wind speed in December - Pool, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Pool, WV

Average humidity in December - Pool, 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, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Pool, WV

Average rainfall in December - Pool, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Pool, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Pool, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pool, WV

Average snowfall in December - Pool, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pool, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Pool, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pool, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Pool, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Pool, WV

Average UV index in December - Pool, 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
Pool, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Pool, WV

Average visibility in December - Pool, 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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