December weather forecast
Hastings, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hastings, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average high of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C). Hastings registers a consistent average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hastings, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.6 rainfall days, and 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Hastings, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 46.7 snowfall days, and 11.38" (289mm) 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 7:24 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Hastings, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hastings, West Virginia, is 3.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Hastings during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hastings, is 41.4°F (5.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hastings?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Hastings in December?

In Hastings, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hastings?

In Hastings, in December, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hastings?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Hastings?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hastings?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hastings, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hastings?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hastings, West Virginia, is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hastings?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Hastings, West Virginia.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hastings?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hastings, West Virginia, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hastings, WV

Average temperature in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hastings, WV

Average pressure in December - Hastings, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hastings, WV

Average wind speed in December - Hastings, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Hastings, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hastings, WV

Average rainfall in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hastings, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hastings, WV

Average snowfall in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hastings, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hastings, WV

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

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hastings, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (8.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hastings, WV

Average UV index in December - Hastings, 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
Hastings, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Hastings, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Hastings, WV

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

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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