December weather forecast
Southside, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Southside, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

Southside in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). In December, Southside's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Southside, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.2 rainfall days, and 35" (889mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Southside, West Virginia. In Southside, in December, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. In Southside, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.5 days and aggregates up to 17.05" (433mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Southside.
On the first day of December in Southside, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Southside, West Virginia, is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Southside, West Virginia. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Southside?

In Southside, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Southside?

The average relative humidity in December in Southside, West Virginia, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Southside?

In Southside, in December, during 13.6 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Southside?

In Southside, West Virginia, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Southside?

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

How many hours of daylight does Southside have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Southside?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Southside have in December?

In Southside, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Southside?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Southside, West Virginia.

How high is the UV index in December in Southside?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Southside, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Southside, WV

Average temperature in December - Southside, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Southside, WV

Average pressure in December - Southside, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Southside, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Southside, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Southside, WV

Average rainfall in December - Southside, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Southside, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Southside, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Southside, WV

Average snowfall in December - Southside, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Southside, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Southside, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Southside, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Southside, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Southside, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Southside, WV

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

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

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Southside, WV

Average visibility in December - Southside, 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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