December weather forecast
Canaan, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Canaan, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and max 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). Canaan reports an average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Canaan, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Canaan, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Canaan, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 38.07" (967mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Canaan, West Virginia, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 6.97" (177mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Canaan, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 37.83" (961mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Canaan, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Canaan, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Canaan is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Canaan. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Canaan?

During December, Canaan experiences an average high-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and a low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Canaan?

In Canaan, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Canaan?

In Canaan, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Canaan in December?

In Canaan, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 6.97" (177mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Canaan?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Canaan, West Virginia.

What is the average length of the day in December in Canaan?

The average day length in December in Canaan is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Canaan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Canaan, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Canaan?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Canaan, West Virginia, is 3.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Canaan?

In Canaan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Canaan, WV

Average temperature in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Canaan, WV

Average pressure in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Canaan, WV

Average wind speed in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Canaan, WV

Average humidity in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Canaan, WV

Average rainfall in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Canaan, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Canaan, WV

Average snowfall in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Canaan, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 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
Canaan, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Canaan, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Canaan, WV

Average UV index in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Canaan, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Canaan, WV

Average visibility in December - Canaan, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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