December weather forecastAlum Creek, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Alum Creek, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).Temperature
Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.9 rainfall days, and 16.5" (419mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Alum Creek, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 8.27" (210mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Alum Creek.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Alum Creek is 4.2h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Alum Creek, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 43.9°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 (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.5°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 (25.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Alum Creek, 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
Alum Creek, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Alum Creek, WV
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Alum Creek, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Alum Creek, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Alum Creek, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Alum Creek, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alum Creek, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Alum Creek, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Alum Creek, 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
Alum Creek, 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 32).
Average visibility in December
Alum Creek, 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).
