December weather forecast
Garwood, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Garwood, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). In Garwood, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Garwood, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Garwood, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.7 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Garwood, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Garwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.3 days and aggregates up to 27.09" (688mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Garwood, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Garwood, West Virginia, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Garwood are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Garwood during December?

The high-temperature in Garwood during December is 43.5°F (6.4°C) and the low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Garwood?

In December, the average relative humidity in Garwood, West Virginia, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Garwood?

In December, in Garwood, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Garwood?

In Garwood, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Garwood?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Garwood have in December?

In December, the average day length in Garwood, West Virginia, is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Garwood?

On the first day of December in Garwood, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Garwood?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Garwood is 4.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Garwood?

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

Average temperature in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°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 (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Garwood, WV

Average pressure in December - Garwood, 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 (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Garwood, WV

Average wind speed in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Garwood, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Garwood, WV

Average rainfall in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Garwood, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Garwood, WV

Average snowfall in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Garwood, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 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
Garwood, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garwood, 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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Garwood, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Garwood, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Garwood, WV

Average UV index in December - Garwood, 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
Garwood, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Garwood, WV

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

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

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