December weather forecast
Snowshoe, WV

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Weather in December

December ushers in the freezing winter season in Snowshoe, with the landscape transforming into a snowy paradise. Celebrations of the holiday season are complemented by the 30" (762mm) of snow that graces the town. Despite the cold, the snow-covered outdoors provides the perfect backdrop for winter sports, making it an ideal time for ski enthusiasts.

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C). Throughout the month of December, Snowshoe sees a steady low-temperature average of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Rainfall

In Snowshoe, in December, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 5.55" (141mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 202 rainfall days, and 60.35" (1533mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Snowshoe, in December, 30" (762mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 161.1" (4092mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Snowshoe is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 33.8°F (1°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) respectively.

How much does it rain in December?

In Snowshoe, in December, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 5.55" (141mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

Throughout December, 30" (762mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Snowshoe have in December?

In Snowshoe, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Average temperature in December
Snowshoe, WV

Average temperature in December - Snowshoe, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.6°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 (13.5°F).

Average rainfall in December
Snowshoe, WV

Average rainfall in December - Snowshoe, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and March (6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (4.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Snowshoe, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Snowshoe, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (22 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and October (14 days).

Average snowfall in December
Snowshoe, WV

Average snowfall in December - Snowshoe, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 30"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (41.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average daylight in December
Snowshoe, WV

Average daylight in December - Snowshoe, 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).

Snowshoe, West Virginia, USA

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