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
Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C). Wheeling experiences an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) in month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Wheeling is 83%.Rainfall
In Wheeling, West Virginia, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.3 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Wheeling, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wheeling, West Virginia, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 14.06" (357mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Wheeling, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Wheeling, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Wheeling, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Wheeling, WV
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Wheeling, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Wheeling, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wheeling, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wheeling, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wheeling, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wheeling, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Wheeling, WV
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Wheeling, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Wheeling, 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 and February (4mi).
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
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