December weather forecast
Dean, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Dean, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.4°F (5.2°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is observed in Dean, West Virginia.

Humidity

In Dean, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Dean, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dean, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.6 days and collects up to 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dean, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.7 days and aggregates up to 11.38" (289mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Dean, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Dean is 3.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dean in December?

In Dean, 41.4°F (5.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dean?

In Dean, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Dean in December?

In Dean, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dean?

In Dean, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dean?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dean have in December?

The average day length in December in Dean is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dean?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dean, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dean?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dean is 3.7h.

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

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Dean.

How high is the UV index in December in Dean?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dean is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dean, WV

Average temperature in December - Dean, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dean, WV

Average pressure in December - Dean, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dean, WV

Average wind speed in December - Dean, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

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
Dean, WV

Average humidity in December - Dean, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dean, WV

Average rainfall in December - Dean, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dean, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Dean, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dean, WV

Average snowfall in December - Dean, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dean, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Dean, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dean, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dean, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Dean, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (8.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dean, WV

Average UV index in December - Dean, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dean, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Dean, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Dean, WV

Average visibility in December - Dean, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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