December weather forecast
Hetzel, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hetzel, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.7°F (0.4°C) and max 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Hetzel's temperature lowers to a mean of 32.7°F (0.4°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hetzel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.3 days and collects up to 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hetzel are January through May, October through December. In Hetzel, during December, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow. In Hetzel, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.9 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, in Hetzel, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hetzel. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Hetzel?

In December, in Hetzel, the average high-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hetzel?

The average relative humidity in December in Hetzel, West Virginia, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hetzel?

In Hetzel, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hetzel in December?

In Hetzel, West Virginia, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hetzel?

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

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

The average day length in December in Hetzel, West Virginia, is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hetzel?

On the first day of December in Hetzel, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hetzel?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hetzel?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Hetzel?

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

Average temperature in December - Hetzel, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Hetzel, WV

Average pressure in December - Hetzel, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Hetzel, WV

Average wind speed in December - Hetzel, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Hetzel, WV

Average humidity in December - Hetzel, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hetzel, WV

Average rainfall in December - Hetzel, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hetzel, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Hetzel, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Hetzel, WV

Average snowfall in December - Hetzel, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hetzel, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Hetzel, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hetzel, 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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hetzel, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Hetzel, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Hetzel, WV

Average UV index in December - Hetzel, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hetzel, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Hetzel, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Hetzel, WV

Average visibility in December - Hetzel, 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).

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