December weather forecastHedgeview, WV

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Hedgeview, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average high of 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). The average temperature drops to a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Hedgeview, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hedgeview, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hedgeview, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.9 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hedgeview, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hedgeview, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Hedgeview, is 45°F (7.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

In December, the average relative humidity in Hedgeview is 81%.

In Hedgeview, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Hedgeview, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

On the first day of December in Hedgeview, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Hedgeview is 4.3h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hedgeview.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hedgeview, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hedgeview, WV

  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Hedgeview, WV

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Hedgeview, WV

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Hedgeview, WV

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hedgeview, WV

  • Average snowfall in December: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hedgeview, WV

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hedgeview, WV

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hedgeview, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hedgeview, 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 33).

Average visibility in December
Hedgeview, WV

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).