December weather forecastMaple, WV
December
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maple, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
