December weather forecastForksburg, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Forksburg, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and max 41.7°F (5.4°C).Temperature
As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is expected.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Forksburg, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.4 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.7h.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: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Forksburg, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Forksburg, 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
Forksburg, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
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 (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Forksburg, WV
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Forksburg, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Forksburg, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Forksburg, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 5.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Forksburg, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Forksburg, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Forksburg, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Forksburg, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Forksburg, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Forksburg, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
