December weather forecast
Thornwood, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Thornwood, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Thornwood's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Thornwood, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 23.23" (590mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Thornwood are January through May, October through December. In Thornwood, during December, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow. In Thornwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.8 days and aggregates up to 36.5" (927mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days 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 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Thornwood, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature 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 December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

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

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 14.8 days. Throughout December, 5.63" (143mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Thornwood?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Thornwood, WV

Average temperature in December - Thornwood, 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
Thornwood, WV

Average pressure in December - Thornwood, 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
Thornwood, WV

Average wind speed in December - Thornwood, 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
Thornwood, WV

Average humidity in December - Thornwood, 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
Thornwood, WV

Average rainfall in December - Thornwood, 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
Thornwood, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Thornwood, 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
Thornwood, WV

Average snowfall in December - Thornwood, 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
Thornwood, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Thornwood, 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
Thornwood, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thornwood, 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
Thornwood, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Thornwood, 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
Thornwood, WV

Average UV index in December - Thornwood, 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
Thornwood, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Thornwood, 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
Thornwood, WV

Average visibility in December - Thornwood, 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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