December weather forecast
Maple, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Maple, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Maple, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Maple, there are 188.6 rainfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Maple, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated. In Maple, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.1 days and aggregates up to 24.21" (615mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Maple, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Maple is 3.5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Maple in December?

Maple in December has an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Maple?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Maple?

In Maple, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Maple in December?

In December, in Maple, West Virginia, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Maple?

The month with the shortest days in Maple, West Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Maple have in December?

The average day length in December in Maple, West Virginia, is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Maple?

On the first day of December in Maple, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Maple?

In Maple, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Maple?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Maple?

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

Average temperature in December - Maple, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Maple, WV

Average pressure in December - Maple, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Maple, WV

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

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 (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Maple, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Maple, WV

Average rainfall in December - Maple, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Maple, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Maple, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Maple, WV

Average snowfall in December - Maple, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Maple, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Maple, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 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
Maple, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maple, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Maple, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Maple, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Maple, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May and July (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
Maple, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Maple, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Maple, WV

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

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

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