December weather forecast
Follansbee, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Follansbee, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Follansbee is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Follansbee, there are 182.9 rainfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Follansbee, in December, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Follansbee, there are 53.3 snowfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Follansbee is 3.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Follansbee, West Virginia. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Follansbee in December?

In December, in Follansbee, the average high-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Follansbee?

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

How much does it rain in Follansbee in December?

In Follansbee, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Follansbee?

In Follansbee, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Follansbee?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Follansbee, West Virginia.

How many hours of daylight does Follansbee have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Follansbee?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Follansbee, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Follansbee?

The average sunshine duration in December in Follansbee, West Virginia, is 3.5h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Follansbee?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Follansbee, West Virginia, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Follansbee, WV

Average temperature in December - Follansbee, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Follansbee, WV

Average pressure in December - Follansbee, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Follansbee, WV

Average wind speed in December - Follansbee, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Follansbee, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Follansbee, WV

Average rainfall in December - Follansbee, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Follansbee, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Follansbee, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Follansbee, WV

Average snowfall in December - Follansbee, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Follansbee, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Follansbee, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 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
Follansbee, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Follansbee, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Follansbee, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Follansbee, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Follansbee, WV

Average UV index in December - Follansbee, 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
Follansbee, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Follansbee, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Follansbee, WV

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

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

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