December weather forecastCovel, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Covel, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).Temperature
As November transitions into December, Covel sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is recorded during the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Covel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.7 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Covel, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow. In Covel, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.3 days and aggregates up to 27.09" (688mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Covel is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, in Covel, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Covel, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Covel, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Covel, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Covel, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Covel, WV
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Covel, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Covel, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Covel, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 5.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Covel, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Covel, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Covel, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Covel, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Covel, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Covel, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
