December weather forecastLockwood, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Lockwood, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°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 chilly 42.8°F (6°C). In Lockwood, an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is recorded during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Lockwood is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lockwood, there are 176.2 rainfall days, and 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lockwood, in December, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lockwood, there are 48.4 snowfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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 in Lockwood. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lockwood, 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).
Average pressure in December
Lockwood, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Lockwood, 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).
Average humidity in December
Lockwood, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Lockwood, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Lockwood, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Lockwood, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Lockwood, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lockwood, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 18min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Lockwood, 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).
Average UV index in December
Lockwood, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Lockwood, 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).
Average visibility in December
Lockwood, 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).
