December weather forecast
Cottontown, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cottontown, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Cottontown's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is expected.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cottontown, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, 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 Cottontown. In Cottontown, West Virginia, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 24.21" (615mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Cottontown, West Virginia, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cottontown in December?

In Cottontown, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cottontown?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Cottontown in December?

In Cottontown, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Cottontown?

In Cottontown, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cottontown?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Cottontown have in December?

In December, the average day length in Cottontown is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cottontown?

On the first day of December in Cottontown, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cottontown have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cottontown, West Virginia, is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cottontown?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cottontown?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cottontown is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cottontown, WV

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).

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Average pressure in December
Cottontown, WV

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Cottontown, WV

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).

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Average humidity in December
Cottontown, WV

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cottontown, WV

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cottontown, WV

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Cottontown, WV

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cottontown, WV

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cottontown, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, WV

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).

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Average UV index in December
Cottontown, WV

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cottontown, WV

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).

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Average visibility in December
Cottontown, WV

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).

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