December weather forecast
The Orchard, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in The Orchard, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to an icy 39.2°F (4°C). In The Orchard, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in The Orchard is 83%.

Rainfall

In The Orchard, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. In The Orchard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182 days and collects up to 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In The Orchard, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In The Orchard, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.6 days and aggregates up to 22.2" (564mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in The Orchard, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, in The Orchard, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In The Orchard, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in The Orchard during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in The Orchard, is 39.2°F (4°C), while the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In The Orchard, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In The Orchard, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In The Orchard, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does The Orchard have in December?

In The Orchard, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
The Orchard, WV

Average temperature in December - The Orchard, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
The Orchard, WV

Average pressure in December - The Orchard, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
The Orchard, WV

Average wind speed in December - The Orchard, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
The Orchard, WV

Average humidity in December - The Orchard, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
The Orchard, WV

Average rainfall in December - The Orchard, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

Average rainfall days in December
The Orchard, WV

Average rainfall days in December - The Orchard, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
The Orchard, WV

Average snowfall in December - The Orchard, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
The Orchard, WV

Average snowfall days in December - The Orchard, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
The Orchard, WV

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
The Orchard, WV

Average sunshine days in December - The Orchard, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and May (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
The Orchard, WV

Average UV index in December - The Orchard, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
The Orchard, WV

Average cloud cover in December - The Orchard, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
The Orchard, WV

Average visibility in December - The Orchard, 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 and February (4mi).

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