December weather forecastCalico, WV

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Calico, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Calico, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Calico, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow. In Calico, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Calico, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

In December, the average relative humidity in Calico is 80%.

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Calico, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Calico is 9h and 37min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Calico, WV

  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°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 (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Calico, 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
Calico, WV

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Calico, WV

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Calico, WV

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Calico, WV

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Calico, WV

  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Calico, WV

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Calico, WV

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Calico, WV

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Calico, WV

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Calico, 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).