December weather forecastLittle Otter, WV
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Little Otter, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.3°F (5.7°C) and min 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Temperature
December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Little Otter records an average nighttime low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 195.1 rainfall days, and 38.98" (990mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Little Otter are January through May, October through December. In December, in Little Otter, West Virginia, it is snowing for 12 days. Throughout December, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated. In Little Otter, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 34.25" (870mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Little Otter, West Virginia, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Little Otter, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Little Otter, West Virginia, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Little Otter. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. 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. 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
Little Otter, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 42.3°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 (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Little Otter, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Little Otter, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
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 (4.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Little Otter, WV
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Little Otter, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Little Otter, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Little Otter, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 6.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Little Otter, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 12 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Little Otter, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Little Otter, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Little Otter, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Little Otter, 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 33).
Average visibility in December
Little Otter, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
