December weather forecast
Benwood, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benwood, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28°F (-2.2°C) and max 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C). In December, Benwood experiences a temperature dip to an average of 28°F (-2.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, in Benwood, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benwood, there are 166.3 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Benwood, West Virginia, are January through April, November and December. In Benwood, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benwood, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 14.06" (357mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Benwood is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Benwood, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Benwood is 3.5h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Benwood, West Virginia, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Benwood in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Benwood?

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

How much does it rain in Benwood in December?

In Benwood, West Virginia, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Benwood?

In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Benwood?

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

How many hours of daylight does Benwood have in December?

In December, the average day length in Benwood is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Benwood?

On the first day of December in Benwood, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Benwood?

The average sunshine duration in December in Benwood, West Virginia, is 3.5h.

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

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Benwood, West Virginia, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Benwood?

In Benwood, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Benwood, WV

Average temperature in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Benwood, WV

Average pressure in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Benwood, WV

Average wind speed in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Benwood, WV

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

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

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Average rainfall in December
Benwood, WV

Average rainfall in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Benwood, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Benwood, WV

Average snowfall in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Benwood, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Benwood, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Benwood, WV

Average UV index in December - Benwood, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Benwood, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Benwood, WV

Average visibility in December - Benwood, 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 and February (4mi).

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