Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). Throughout December, Salem encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
In Salem, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Salem, in December, during 12.3 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.9 snowfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Salem, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Salem, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).
Average pressure in December
Salem, 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
Salem, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Salem, WV
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Salem, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Salem, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Salem, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 5.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Salem, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salem, 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: 3h and 4min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Salem, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Salem, 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
Salem, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Salem, 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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