December weather forecastHensley, WV

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Hensley, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and max 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). During the nights in December, Hensley experiences a consistent average temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hensley, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Hensley. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hensley, West Virginia, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, in Hensley, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Hensley is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hensley. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Hensley, is 44.4°F (6.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

In December, in Hensley, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

In Hensley, in December, during 7.8 snowfall days, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

In Hensley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Hensley, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Hensley, WV

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hensley, WV

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

Average rainfall in December
Hensley, WV

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Hensley, WV

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hensley, WV

  • Average snowfall in December: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hensley, WV

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hensley, 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 42min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Hensley, WV

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hensley, WV

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Hensley, 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).