December weather forecast
Valley Head, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Valley Head, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). Valley Head records an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Valley Head, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Valley Head, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 23.23" (590mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Valley Head are January through May, October through December. In Valley Head, in December, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.63" (143mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 80.8 snowfall days, and 36.5" (927mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Valley Head, West Virginia.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Valley Head, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Valley Head 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Valley Head?

The high-temperature in Valley Head, West Virginia, 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 Valley Head?

In Valley Head, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Valley Head?

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

How much does it snow in Valley Head in December?

In Valley Head, in December, during 14.8 snowfall days, 5.63" (143mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Valley Head?

The month with the shortest days in Valley Head, West Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Valley Head have in December?

In Valley Head, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Valley Head?

On the first day of December in Valley Head, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Valley Head?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Valley Head?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Valley Head, West Virginia, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Valley Head?

In Valley Head, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Valley Head, WV

Average temperature in December - Valley Head, 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
Valley Head, WV

Average pressure in December - Valley Head, 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
Valley Head, WV

Average wind speed in December - Valley Head, 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
Valley Head, WV

Average humidity in December - Valley Head, 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
Valley Head, WV

Average rainfall in December - Valley Head, 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
Valley Head, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Valley Head, 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
Valley Head, WV

Average snowfall in December - Valley Head, 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
Valley Head, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Valley Head, 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
Valley Head, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Valley Head, 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
Valley Head, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Valley Head, 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
Valley Head, WV

Average UV index in December - Valley Head, 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
Valley Head, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Valley Head, 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
Valley Head, WV

Average visibility in December - Valley Head, 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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