December weather forecast
Hereford, WV

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

In Hereford, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). In December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hereford, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hereford, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.3 days and collects up to 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hereford. In December, in Hereford, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, in Hereford, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hereford, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hereford are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hereford?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hereford, records 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hereford?

The average relative humidity in December in Hereford is 81%.

How much does it rain in Hereford in December?

In Hereford, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hereford in December?

In Hereford, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hereford?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hereford, West Virginia.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hereford?

In Hereford, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hereford?

On the first day of December in Hereford, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hereford?

In Hereford, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hereford?

The months with the lowest UV index in Hereford, West Virginia, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hereford?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hereford, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Hereford, WV

Average pressure in December - Hereford, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hereford, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hereford, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Hereford, WV

Average rainfall in December - Hereford, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Hereford, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Hereford, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hereford, WV

Average snowfall in December - Hereford, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hereford, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Hereford, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hereford, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hereford, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Hereford, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Hereford, WV

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hereford, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Hereford, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Hereford, WV

Average visibility in December - Hereford, 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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