December weather forecast
Sylvester, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sylvester, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.1°F (6.7°C) and min 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature in Sylvester dips to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Sylvester, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sylvester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.9 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sylvester, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sylvester, there are 40.7 snowfall days, and 19.45" (494mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sylvester, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. 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: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Sylvester, 44.1°F (6.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.2°F (0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sylvester, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sylvester, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sylvester, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Sylvester have in December?

In Sylvester, 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 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sylvester, WV

Average temperature in December - Sylvester, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sylvester, WV

Average pressure in December - Sylvester, 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
Sylvester, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Sylvester, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Sylvester, WV

Average rainfall in December - Sylvester, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Sylvester, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Sylvester, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sylvester, WV

Average snowfall in December - Sylvester, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sylvester, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Sylvester, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sylvester, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sylvester, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Sylvester, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Sylvester, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sylvester, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Sylvester, WV

Average visibility in December - Sylvester, 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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