December weather forecast
Cheat Lake, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Cheat Lake, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). In December, Cheat Lake encounters an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Cheat Lake, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cheat Lake, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 36.46" (926mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cheat Lake, West Virginia. In Cheat Lake, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Cheat Lake is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Cheat Lake, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Cheat Lake, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Cheat Lake?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cheat Lake, West Virginia, are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cheat Lake?

In Cheat Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Cheat Lake?

In Cheat Lake, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Cheat Lake in December?

In Cheat Lake, in December, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cheat Lake?

December has the shortest days of the year in Cheat Lake, West Virginia, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cheat Lake have in December?

In December, the average day length in Cheat Lake, West Virginia, is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cheat Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cheat Lake have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Cheat Lake, West Virginia, is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cheat Lake?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Cheat Lake?

In Cheat Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cheat Lake, WV

Average temperature in December - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cheat Lake, WV

Average pressure in December - Cheat Lake, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cheat Lake, WV

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

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

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Average humidity in December
Cheat Lake, WV

Average humidity in December - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Cheat Lake, WV

Average rainfall in December - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cheat Lake, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cheat Lake, WV

Average snowfall in December - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cheat Lake, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 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
Cheat Lake, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cheat Lake, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cheat Lake, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cheat Lake, WV

Average UV index in December - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cheat Lake, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Cheat Lake, WV

Average visibility in December - Cheat Lake, 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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