December weather forecast
Sharlow, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sharlow, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Sharlow, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sharlow, there are 175.4 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sharlow, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.1 snowfall days, and 14.65" (372mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature during December is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sharlow, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with 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 reading in December in Sharlow?

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

Average temperature in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Sharlow, WV

Average pressure in December - Sharlow, 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
Sharlow, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Sharlow, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Sharlow, WV

Average rainfall in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Sharlow, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sharlow, WV

Average snowfall in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sharlow, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sharlow, 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 1min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sharlow, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sharlow, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Sharlow, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Sharlow, WV

Average visibility in December - Sharlow, 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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