December weather forecastDryfork, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Dryfork, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Dryfork, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. In Dryfork, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.3 days and collects up to 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dryfork, during December, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.27" (210mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dryfork, there are 70.3 snowfall days, and 47.2" (1199mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Dryfork, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Dryfork, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dryfork, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Dryfork, WV
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Dryfork, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Dryfork, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dryfork, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 8.27"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dryfork, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dryfork, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dryfork, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Dryfork, WV
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Dryfork, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Dryfork, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (4mi).
