December weather forecast
Waiteville, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Waiteville, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

In Waiteville, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a chilly 44.6°F (7°C). An average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Waiteville, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.4 rainfall days, and 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Waiteville, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Waiteville, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.6 days and aggregates up to 19.96" (507mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, in Waiteville, the average high-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Waiteville, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Waiteville, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Waiteville have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Waiteville have in December?

In Waiteville, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Waiteville is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Waiteville, WV

Average temperature in December - Waiteville, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.6°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 (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Waiteville, WV

Average pressure in December - Waiteville, 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
Waiteville, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Waiteville, WV

Average humidity in December - Waiteville, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Waiteville, WV

Average rainfall in December - Waiteville, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Waiteville, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Waiteville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Waiteville, WV

Average snowfall in December - Waiteville, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Waiteville, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Waiteville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Waiteville, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Waiteville, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Waiteville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Waiteville, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Waiteville, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Waiteville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Waiteville, WV

Average visibility in December - Waiteville, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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