December weather forecast
Walton, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Walton, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). In Walton, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Walton, in December, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.1 rainfall days, and 36.3" (922mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Walton, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow. In Walton, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.8 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) 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 7:25 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Walton, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Walton, 43.2°F (6.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.6°F (-0.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Walton, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Walton, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Walton, WV

Average temperature in December - Walton, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Walton, WV

Average pressure in December - Walton, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Walton, WV

Average wind speed in December - Walton, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Walton, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Walton, WV

Average rainfall in December - Walton, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Walton, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Walton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Walton, WV

Average snowfall in December - Walton, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Walton, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Walton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Walton, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Walton, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Walton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Walton, WV

Average UV index in December - Walton, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Walton, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Walton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Walton, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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