December weather forecast
Cotton, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cotton, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average high of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

As Cotton enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) of November to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Cotton's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

In Cotton, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cotton, West Virginia, in December, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.9 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cotton. In December, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cotton, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.5 days and aggregates up to 12.76" (324mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cotton.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Cotton, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cotton are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cotton?

In Cotton, 43.9°F (6.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.2°F (0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cotton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Cotton in December?

In Cotton, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Cotton?

In December, in Cotton, West Virginia, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cotton?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cotton, West Virginia.

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

The average day length in December in Cotton, West Virginia, is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cotton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cotton?

In Cotton, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Cotton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cotton, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cotton, WV

Average temperature in December - Cotton, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cotton, WV

Average pressure in December - Cotton, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cotton, WV

Average wind speed in December - Cotton, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cotton, WV

Average humidity in December - Cotton, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cotton, WV

Average rainfall in December - Cotton, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cotton, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Cotton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cotton, WV

Average snowfall in December - Cotton, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cotton, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Cotton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Cotton, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cotton, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cotton, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Cotton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cotton, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cotton, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Cotton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Cotton, WV

Average visibility in December - Cotton, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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