December weather forecast
Caperton, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Caperton, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). Caperton reports an average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Caperton is 82%.

Rainfall

In Caperton, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 183.4 rainfall days, and 36.97" (939mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Caperton are January through May, October through December. In Caperton, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.9 snowfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Caperton, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Caperton. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Caperton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Caperton, is 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30°F (-1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Caperton?

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

How much does it rain in Caperton in December?

In December, in Caperton, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Caperton?

In Caperton, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Caperton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Caperton have in December?

In Caperton, West Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Caperton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Caperton, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Caperton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Caperton is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Caperton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Caperton?

In Caperton, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Caperton, WV

Average temperature in December - Caperton, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Caperton, WV

Average pressure in December - Caperton, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Caperton, WV

Average wind speed in December - Caperton, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

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

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Average humidity in December
Caperton, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Caperton, WV

Average rainfall in December - Caperton, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Caperton, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Caperton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Caperton, WV

Average snowfall in December - Caperton, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Caperton, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Caperton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 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
Caperton, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Caperton, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Caperton, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Caperton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Caperton, WV

Average UV index in December - Caperton, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Caperton, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Caperton, 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 38).

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Average visibility in December
Caperton, WV

Average visibility in December - Caperton, 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).

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