December weather forecastFrank, WV

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Frank, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature in Frank dips to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Frank, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Frank, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 23.23" (590mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Frank, in December, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.63" (143mm) of snow. In Frank, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.8 days and aggregates up to 36.5" (927mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Frank, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Frank vary between a high-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

In December, the average relative humidity in Frank, West Virginia, is 85%.

In Frank, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Frank, during December, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

In Frank, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

On the first day of December in Frank, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Frank is 3.8h.

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

In Frank, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Frank, WV

  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Frank, 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
Frank, WV

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Frank, WV

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Frank, WV

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Frank, WV

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Frank, WV

  • Average snowfall in December: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Frank, WV

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Frank, 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: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Frank, WV

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Frank, WV

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Frank, WV

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Frank, WV

  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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