December weather forecast
Dessie, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Dessie, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Dessie experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). In December, Dessie records an average nighttime temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Dessie, in December, during 14.1 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dessie, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.1 days and collects up to 38.98" (990mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Dessie. In December, in Dessie, it is snowing for 12 days. Throughout December, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dessie, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 34.25" (870mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dessie.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dessie. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Dessie during December?

In Dessie, in December, the average high-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dessie?

In December, the average relative humidity in Dessie is 81%.

How much does it rain in Dessie in December?

In Dessie, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dessie in December?

In Dessie, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dessie?

December has the shortest days of the year in Dessie, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Dessie?

The average day length in December in Dessie is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dessie?

On the first day of December in Dessie, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dessie have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dessie, West Virginia, is 4.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Dessie?

In Dessie, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dessie, WV

Average temperature in December - Dessie, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dessie, WV

Average pressure in December - Dessie, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dessie, WV

Average wind speed in December - Dessie, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

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 (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dessie, WV

Average humidity in December - Dessie, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dessie, WV

Average rainfall in December - Dessie, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dessie, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Dessie, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dessie, WV

Average snowfall in December - Dessie, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dessie, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Dessie, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 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
Dessie, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dessie, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dessie, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Dessie, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dessie, WV

Average UV index in December - Dessie, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (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
Dessie, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Dessie, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Dessie, WV

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

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

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