December weather forecast
Fairdale, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairdale, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). Throughout December, Fairdale experiences a low-temperature average of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Fairdale is 81%.

Rainfall

In Fairdale, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fairdale, there are 189.8 rainfall days, and 36.54" (928mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fairdale, during December, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairdale, there are 60.8 snowfall days, and 39.41" (1001mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fairdale, West Virginia, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Fairdale, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Fairdale in December?

The high-temperature in Fairdale during December is 42.4°F (5.8°C) and the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fairdale?

The average relative humidity in December in Fairdale is 81%.

How much does it rain in Fairdale in December?

In December, in Fairdale, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fairdale?

In December, it is snowing for 12 days. Throughout December, 7.36" (187mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairdale?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fairdale have in December?

In Fairdale, the average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fairdale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairdale, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairdale have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Fairdale is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fairdale?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Fairdale?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairdale, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fairdale, WV

Average temperature in December - Fairdale, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fairdale, WV

Average pressure in December - Fairdale, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Fairdale, WV

Average wind speed in December - Fairdale, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fairdale, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fairdale, WV

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fairdale, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Fairdale, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fairdale, WV

Average snowfall in December - Fairdale, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fairdale, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 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
Fairdale, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairdale, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h 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: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fairdale, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Fairdale, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fairdale, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Fairdale, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Fairdale, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Fairdale, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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