December weather forecastBowden, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Bowden, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Temperature
December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C). In Bowden, an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is recorded during December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In December, in Bowden, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bowden, there are 197.4 rainfall days, and 37.87" (962mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Bowden, it is snowing for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67 snowfall days, and 41.3" (1049mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Bowden, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Bowden are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bowden, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Bowden, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Bowden, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Bowden, WV
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Bowden, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Bowden, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bowden, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 7.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bowden, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bowden, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bowden, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Bowden, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Bowden, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Bowden, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).
