December weather forecastCanaan, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Canaan, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). During December, the temperature in Canaan tends to dip to an average of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Canaan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.8 days and collects up to 38.07" (967mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Canaan, 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, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Canaan, the average sunshine in December 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Canaan, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
