December weather forecastHelvetia, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Helvetia, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C).Temperature
A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). Helvetia's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Helvetia is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Helvetia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.8 days and collects up to 38.07" (967mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Helvetia, West Virginia, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 6.97" (177mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Helvetia, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 37.83" (961mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Helvetia, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.5°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 (22.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Helvetia, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Helvetia, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Helvetia, WV
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Helvetia, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Helvetia, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Helvetia, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 6.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Helvetia, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Helvetia, 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 54min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Helvetia, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Helvetia, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Helvetia, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Helvetia, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
