December weather forecastElmira, WV
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elmira, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C).Temperature
In Elmira, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Elmira, West Virginia, is 81%.Rainfall
In Elmira, in December, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elmira, 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 Elmira, during December, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, in Elmira, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elmira, 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).
Average pressure in December
Elmira, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Elmira, 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).
Average humidity in December
Elmira, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Elmira, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Elmira, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Elmira, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Elmira, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elmira, 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 6min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Elmira, 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).
Average UV index in December
Elmira, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Elmira, 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).
Average visibility in December
Elmira, 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).
