December weather forecastLerona, WV

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lerona, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Lerona experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Lerona in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lerona, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lerona, there are 178.1 rainfall days, and 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lerona, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lerona, West Virginia, there are 62.6 snowfall days, and 40.2" (1021mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lerona, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Lerona, is 42.3°F (5.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30°F (-1.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Lerona, West Virginia, is 82%.

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Lerona, West Virginia, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

On the first day of December in Lerona, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lerona, West Virginia, is 4.5h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Lerona, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lerona, WV

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Lerona, WV

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Lerona, WV

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Lerona, WV

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lerona, WV

  • Average snowfall in December: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lerona, WV

  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lerona, 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 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lerona, WV

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lerona, WV

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lerona, WV

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Lerona, WV

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).