Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In the transition to December, Upper Leatherwood observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). During December, Upper Leatherwood experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 30°F (-1.1°C).Humidity
In Upper Leatherwood, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Upper Leatherwood, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 190.3 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Upper Leatherwood, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 7.72" (196mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Upper Leatherwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.4 days and aggregates up to 38.62" (981mm) 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 7:23 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Upper Leatherwood, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Upper Leatherwood, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Upper Leatherwood, WV
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Upper Leatherwood, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Upper Leatherwood, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Upper Leatherwood, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 7.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Upper Leatherwood, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Upper Leatherwood, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Upper Leatherwood, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Upper Leatherwood, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Upper Leatherwood, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Upper Leatherwood, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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