December weather forecastHetzel, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Hetzel, 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
Hetzel in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 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 Hetzel, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Hetzel, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hetzel, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.9 snowfall days, and 17.48" (444mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, 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, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Hetzel, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hetzel, 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
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).
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).
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).
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).
