December weather forecast
Slanesville, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Slanesville, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). An average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Slanesville, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Slanesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Slanesville, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow. In Slanesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Slanesville, records 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Slanesville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Slanesville, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Slanesville, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Slanesville, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Slanesville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Slanesville, WV

Average temperature in December - Slanesville, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Slanesville, WV

Average pressure in December - Slanesville, 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
Slanesville, WV

Average wind speed in December - Slanesville, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Slanesville, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Slanesville, WV

Average rainfall in December - Slanesville, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Slanesville, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Slanesville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Slanesville, WV

Average snowfall in December - Slanesville, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Slanesville, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Slanesville, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • 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 and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Slanesville, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Slanesville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Slanesville, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Slanesville, WV

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

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

Average visibility in December
Slanesville, WV

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

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

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