December weather forecastJoetown, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Joetown, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Temperature
A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is experienced in Joetown.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Joetown, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Joetown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.6 days and collects up to 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Joetown, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 24.21" (615mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Joetown, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Joetown, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Joetown, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Joetown, WV
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Joetown, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Joetown, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Joetown, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 4.29"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Joetown, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Joetown, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Joetown, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Joetown, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May and 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
Joetown, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Joetown, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
