December weather forecast
Mount Zion, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Zion, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). Mount Zion cools down to an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.1 rainfall days, and 36.3" (922mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Zion are January through May, October through December. In Mount Zion, West Virginia, in December, during 10.1 snowfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 46.8 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mount Zion is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, in Mount Zion, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mount Zion are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Mount Zion in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Mount Zion, is 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Zion?

The average relative humidity in December in Mount Zion is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mount Zion?

In Mount Zion, in December, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Mount Zion?

In December, in Mount Zion, West Virginia, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Zion?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mount Zion.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Zion have in December?

In December, the average day length in Mount Zion is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mount Zion?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Zion, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Zion?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mount Zion, West Virginia, is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mount Zion?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Mount Zion?

In Mount Zion, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Zion, WV

Average temperature in December - Mount Zion, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Zion, WV

Average pressure in December - Mount Zion, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mount Zion, WV

Average wind speed in December - Mount Zion, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Zion, WV

Average humidity in December - Mount Zion, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Zion, WV

Average rainfall in December - Mount Zion, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Zion, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Zion, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Zion, WV

Average snowfall in December - Mount Zion, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mount Zion, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Zion, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 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
Mount Zion, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Zion, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 0min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Zion, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Zion, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Zion, WV

Average UV index in December - Mount Zion, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mount Zion, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Zion, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Zion, WV

Average visibility in December - Mount Zion, 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).

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