December weather forecast
Lansing, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lansing, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and max 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lansing, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Lansing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.2 days and collects up to 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lansing are January through May, October through December. In Lansing, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.4 snowfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) 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 7:22 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Lansing in December?

The high-temperature in Lansing, West Virginia, during December is 42.8°F (6°C) and the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lansing?

In Lansing, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Lansing in December?

In Lansing, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lansing in December?

In Lansing, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lansing?

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

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

The average day length in December in Lansing, West Virginia, is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lansing?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lansing?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lansing?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lansing?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average temperature in December - Lansing, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lansing, WV

Average pressure in December - Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average wind speed in December - Lansing, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lansing, WV

Average humidity in December - Lansing, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lansing, WV

Average rainfall in December - Lansing, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lansing, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Lansing, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lansing, WV

Average snowfall in December - Lansing, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lansing, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Lansing, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 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
Lansing, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lansing, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lansing, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Lansing, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lansing, WV

Average UV index in December - Lansing, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lansing, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Lansing, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Lansing, WV

Average visibility in December - Lansing, 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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