December weather forecastCraigsville, WV
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Craigsville, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and max 40.6°F (4.8°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) in December.Humidity
In Craigsville, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Craigsville, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 197.5 rainfall days, and 41.61" (1057mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated. In Craigsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.4 days and aggregates up to 37.4" (950mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Craigsville, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Craigsville, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Craigsville, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Craigsville, WV
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Craigsville, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.7"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Craigsville, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Craigsville, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 7.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Craigsville, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Craigsville, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Craigsville, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (5.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Craigsville, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Craigsville, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Craigsville, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).
