December weather forecast
Lavalette, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Lavalette, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Lavalette's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Lavalette usually reports an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Lavalette is 80%.

Rainfall

In Lavalette, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 26.26" (667mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Lavalette, West Virginia. In Lavalette, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lavalette, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lavalette, West Virginia, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lavalette, West Virginia, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lavalette. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lavalette?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lavalette?

The average relative humidity in December in Lavalette, West Virginia, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lavalette?

In December, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lavalette?

In Lavalette, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lavalette?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lavalette, West Virginia, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lavalette have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lavalette?

On the first day of December in Lavalette, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lavalette have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lavalette is 4.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lavalette?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lavalette is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lavalette, WV

Average temperature in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lavalette, WV

Average pressure in December - Lavalette, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lavalette, WV

Average wind speed in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lavalette, WV

Average humidity in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lavalette, WV

Average rainfall in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lavalette, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lavalette, WV

Average snowfall in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lavalette, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Lavalette, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lavalette, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lavalette, WV

Average UV index in December - Lavalette, 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
Lavalette, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Lavalette, WV

Average visibility in December - Lavalette, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, September and December (5mi).

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