December weather forecastAlkol, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Alkol, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average high of 44.1°F (6.7°C).Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Alkol, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alkol, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.9 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Alkol, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.7 snowfall days, and 19.45" (494mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Alkol, the average sunshine in December 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 in Alkol. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Alkol, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Alkol, 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
Alkol, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Alkol, WV
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Alkol, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Alkol, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Alkol, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 3.82"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Alkol, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alkol, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 6min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Alkol, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Alkol, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Alkol, 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 33).
Average visibility in December
Alkol, 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).
