December weather forecast
Powell, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Powell, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and max 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

Powell's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Powell is 83%.

Rainfall

In Powell, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Powell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.4 days and collects up to 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Powell, during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Powell is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Powell, West Virginia, is 3.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Powell during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Powell?

In Powell, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Powell in December?

In Powell, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Powell?

In Powell, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Powell?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Powell, West Virginia.

How many hours of daylight does Powell have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Powell?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Powell, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Powell?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Powell is 3.7h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Powell?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Powell, WV

Average temperature in December - Powell, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°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 (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Powell, WV

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Powell, WV

Average wind speed in December - Powell, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Powell, WV

Average humidity in December - Powell, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

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

Average rainfall in December
Powell, WV

Average rainfall in December - Powell, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Powell, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Powell, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Powell, WV

Average snowfall in December - Powell, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Powell, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Powell, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Powell, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Powell, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Powell, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Powell, WV

Average UV index in December - Powell, 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
Powell, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Powell, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Powell, WV

Average visibility in December - Powell, 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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