December weather forecast
Rippon, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rippon, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.3°F (6.3°C) and min 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

Rippon's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). In Rippon, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Rippon, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rippon, there are 162.1 rainfall days, and 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, in Rippon, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rippon, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 15.55" (395mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Rippon, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Rippon, West Virginia.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Rippon in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months in Rippon?

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Rippon?

In Rippon, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Rippon in December?

In December, in Rippon, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Rippon in December?

In Rippon, West Virginia, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rippon?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Rippon?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rippon?

On the first day of December in Rippon, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rippon?

The months with the least sunshine in Rippon are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rippon?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Rippon, West Virginia, is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Rippon?

The months with the lowest UV index in Rippon, West Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Rippon?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rippon, WV

Average temperature in December - Rippon, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Rippon, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rippon, WV

Average wind speed in December - Rippon, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Rippon, WV

Average humidity in December - Rippon, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Rippon, WV

Average rainfall in December - Rippon, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Rippon, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Rippon, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rippon, WV

Average snowfall in December - Rippon, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rippon, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Rippon, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rippon, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rippon, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Rippon, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Rippon, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Rippon, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Rippon, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Rippon, WV

Average visibility in December - Rippon, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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