December weather forecastCrichton, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Crichton, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.4°F (-2°C) and max 40.5°F (4.7°C).Temperature
The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to an icy 40.5°F (4.7°C). In December, Crichton encounters an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) during the night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Crichton, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.7 rainfall days, and 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Crichton are January through May, October through December. In Crichton, during December, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.93" (176mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Crichton, there are 50.2 snowfall days, and 32.83" (834mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, in Crichton, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Crichton is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Crichton are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Crichton, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 40.5°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 (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Crichton, 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
Crichton, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Crichton, WV
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Crichton, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Crichton, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Crichton, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 6.93"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Crichton, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Crichton, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Crichton, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Crichton, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Crichton, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in December
Crichton, WV
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, August, September, October and December (4mi).
