December weather forecast
Haywood, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Haywood, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Haywood records a mean low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Haywood, in December, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Haywood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.3 days and collects up to 36.97" (939mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Haywood, in December, during 11.9 snowfall days, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57.8 snowfall days, and 28.9" (734mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Haywood, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Haywood, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Haywood, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Haywood, in December, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Haywood, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Haywood, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Haywood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Haywood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Haywood, WV

Average temperature in December - Haywood, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Haywood, WV

Average pressure in December - Haywood, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Haywood, WV

Average wind speed in December - Haywood, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Haywood, WV

Average humidity in December - Haywood, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Haywood, WV

Average rainfall in December - Haywood, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Haywood, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Haywood, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Haywood, WV

Average snowfall in December - Haywood, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Haywood, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Haywood, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Haywood, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Haywood, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Haywood, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Haywood, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Haywood, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Haywood, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Haywood, WV

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

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

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