December weather forecast
Prosperity, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Prosperity, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.2°F (-1°C) and max 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Prosperity, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Prosperity, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 22.64" (575mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.4 snowfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) 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 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Prosperity, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Prosperity, 42.8°F (6°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.2°F (-1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Prosperity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Prosperity, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) 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 Prosperity, the average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Prosperity have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Prosperity, West Virginia, is 4.4h.

When is 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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Prosperity 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
Prosperity, WV

Average temperature in December - Prosperity, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Prosperity, WV

Average pressure in December - Prosperity, 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
Prosperity, WV

Average wind speed in December - Prosperity, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Prosperity, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Prosperity, WV

Average rainfall in December - Prosperity, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Prosperity, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Prosperity, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prosperity, WV

Average snowfall in December - Prosperity, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prosperity, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Prosperity, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prosperity, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prosperity, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Prosperity, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Prosperity, WV

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

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Prosperity, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Prosperity, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Prosperity, WV

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

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

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