December weather forecast
Slaty Fork, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Slaty Fork, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is witnessed throughout December.

Humidity

In Slaty Fork, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, in Slaty Fork, West Virginia, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Slaty Fork, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.4 days and collects up to 23.23" (590mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Slaty Fork. In Slaty Fork, during December, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 80.8 snowfall days, and 36.5" (927mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Slaty Fork, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Slaty Fork, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Slaty Fork in December?

The high-temperature in Slaty Fork, West Virginia, during December is 37.6°F (3.1°C) and the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Slaty Fork?

In December, the average relative humidity in Slaty Fork is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Slaty Fork?

In December, in Slaty Fork, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Slaty Fork?

In Slaty Fork, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Slaty Fork?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Slaty Fork have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Slaty Fork?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Slaty Fork?

In Slaty Fork, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Slaty Fork?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Slaty Fork, West Virginia, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Slaty Fork?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Slaty Fork, West Virginia, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average temperature in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average pressure in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average wind speed in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average humidity in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average rainfall in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average snowfall in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average UV index in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Slaty Fork, WV

Average visibility in December - Slaty Fork, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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