December weather forecastChatham Hill, WV

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Chatham Hill, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). In Chatham Hill, an average nighttime temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Chatham Hill, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. In Chatham Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.6 days and collects up to 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated. In Chatham Hill, 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 is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, 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.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Chatham Hill 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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

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

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

On the first day of December, 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.

The average sunshine duration in December in Chatham Hill is 3.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Chatham Hill is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chatham Hill, 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).

Average pressure in December
Chatham Hill, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Chatham Hill, 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).

Average humidity in December
Chatham Hill, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Chatham Hill, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
Chatham Hill, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Chatham Hill, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
Chatham Hill, 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).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chatham Hill, WV

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

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 30min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Chatham Hill, 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).

Average UV index in December
Chatham Hill, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Chatham Hill, 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).

Average visibility in December
Chatham Hill, 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).