December weather forecast
Thorpe, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Thorpe, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.4°F (6.9°C) and min 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). During December nights, Thorpe records an average temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Thorpe, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Thorpe, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Thorpe. The month with the most snowfall in Thorpe, West Virginia, is December, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

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 Thorpe, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Thorpe is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Thorpe. 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 maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Thorpe during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Thorpe?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Thorpe in December?

In Thorpe, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Thorpe?

The month with the most snowfall in Thorpe is December, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Thorpe?

In December, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Thorpe?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Thorpe.

What is the average length of the day in December in Thorpe?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Thorpe?

On the first day of December in Thorpe, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Thorpe?

The average sunshine duration in December in Thorpe, West Virginia, is 4.7h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Thorpe?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Thorpe, WV

Average temperature in December - Thorpe, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Thorpe, WV

Average pressure in December - Thorpe, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Thorpe, WV

Average wind speed in December - Thorpe, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Thorpe, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Thorpe, WV

Average rainfall in December - Thorpe, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Thorpe, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Thorpe, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Thorpe, WV

Average snowfall in December - Thorpe, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Thorpe, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Thorpe, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Thorpe, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Thorpe, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Thorpe, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Thorpe, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Thorpe, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Thorpe, WV

Average visibility in December - Thorpe, 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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