December weather forecast
Carolina, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Carolina, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Carolina's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). During the month of December, Carolina anticipates a mean low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Carolina, there are 188.6 rainfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Carolina. In December, in Carolina, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated. In Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.1 days and aggregates up to 24.21" (615mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Carolina is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Carolina, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Carolina, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Carolina. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Carolina during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Carolina?

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

How much does it rain in Carolina in December?

In Carolina, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Carolina?

In Carolina, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carolina?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

In Carolina, West Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Carolina?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carolina have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Carolina is 3.5h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Carolina, West Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Carolina?

In Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carolina, WV

Average temperature in December - Carolina, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Carolina, WV

Average pressure in December - Carolina, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Carolina, WV

Average wind speed in December - Carolina, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Carolina, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Carolina, WV

Average rainfall in December - Carolina, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Carolina, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Carolina, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Carolina, WV

Average snowfall in December - Carolina, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Carolina, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Carolina, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 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
Carolina, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carolina, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Carolina, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Carolina, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Carolina, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May and 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
Carolina, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Carolina, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Carolina, WV

Average visibility in December - Carolina, 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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