December weather forecast
Shawver, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Shawver, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Shawver notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C). Shawver usually reports an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Shawver, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.7 rainfall days, and 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shawver. In Shawver, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 6.93" (176mm) of snow. In Shawver, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.2 days and aggregates up to 32.83" (834mm) of snow.

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 7:20 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Shawver, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shawver. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Shawver, is 40.5°F (4.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Shawver, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Shawver, in December, during 9.7 snowfall days, 6.93" (176mm) of snow is typically 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 Shawver, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shawver have in December?

In Shawver, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Shawver?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shawver, WV

Average temperature in December - Shawver, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Shawver, WV

Average pressure in December - Shawver, 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
Shawver, WV

Average wind speed in December - Shawver, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Shawver, WV

Average humidity in December - Shawver, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Shawver, WV

Average rainfall in December - Shawver, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Shawver, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Shawver, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shawver, WV

Average snowfall in December - Shawver, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shawver, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Shawver, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shawver, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shawver, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Shawver, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Shawver, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shawver, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Shawver, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Shawver, WV

Average visibility in December - Shawver, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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