December weather forecastCottontown, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Cottontown, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Temperature
December brings a drop in Cottontown's average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is noted.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Cottontown, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. In Cottontown, 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 Cottontown, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow. In Cottontown, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.1 days and aggregates up to 24.21" (615mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, 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).
