December weather forecastBristol, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Bristol, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C) from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Bristol, in December, during 12.7 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bristol, West Virginia, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Bristol, it is snowing for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bristol, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.9 days and aggregates up to 29.41" (747mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Bristol, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bristol, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).
Average pressure in December
Bristol, 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
Bristol, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Bristol, WV
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Bristol, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Bristol, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bristol, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 5.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bristol, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bristol, 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: 3h and 42min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bristol, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Bristol, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Bristol, 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).
Average visibility in December
Bristol, 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).
