December weather forecastFranklintown, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Franklintown, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).Temperature
The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) from November's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). During December, Franklintown observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).Humidity
May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Franklintown.Rainfall
In December, in Franklintown, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Franklintown, there are 152.4 rainfall days, and 23.5" (597mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Franklintown. In Franklintown, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Franklintown, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 9.69" (246mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Franklintown, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Franklintown, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Franklintown.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Franklintown. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Franklintown, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Franklintown, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Franklintown, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Franklintown, WV
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Franklintown, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").
Average rainfall days in December
Franklintown, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Franklintown, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Franklintown, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Franklintown, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Franklintown, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Franklintown, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, 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
Franklintown, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Franklintown, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September, October and December (5mi).
