December weather forecast
Whirlwind, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Whirlwind, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.7°F (0.4°C) and max 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). Whirlwind encounters a steady low-temperature average of 32.7°F (0.4°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Whirlwind, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.7 rainfall days, and 26.57" (675mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Whirlwind, during December, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.3 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Whirlwind, is 44.8°F (7.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Whirlwind, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Whirlwind, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Whirlwind, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Whirlwind, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Whirlwind, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Whirlwind, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Whirlwind, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Whirlwind, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Whirlwind, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whirlwind, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Whirlwind, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Whirlwind, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Whirlwind, 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, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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