December weather forecastMissouri Branch, WV

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Missouri Branch, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45°F (7.2°C) and min 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Missouri Branch is 80%.

Rainfall

In Missouri Branch, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Missouri Branch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.7 days and collects up to 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Missouri Branch are January through April, October through December. In Missouri Branch, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.2 snowfall days, and 13.35" (339mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Missouri Branch is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, in Missouri Branch, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Missouri Branch is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Missouri Branch. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Missouri Branch, is 45°F (7.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Missouri Branch is 80%.

In Missouri Branch, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length in Missouri Branch, West Virginia, is 9h and 35min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Missouri Branch, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

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

In Missouri Branch, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Missouri Branch, WV

  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Missouri Branch, 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
Missouri Branch, WV

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Missouri Branch, WV

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Missouri Branch, WV

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Missouri Branch, WV

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Missouri Branch, WV

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Missouri Branch, WV

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Missouri Branch, 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Missouri Branch, WV

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Missouri Branch, WV

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Missouri Branch, WV

  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Missouri Branch, WV

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).