December weather forecastNorton, WV
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Norton, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and max 40.8°F (4.9°C).Temperature
December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Norton experiences a consistent average temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) throughout the nights in December.Humidity
In Norton, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Norton, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.1 rainfall days, and 36.18" (919mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Norton. In Norton, West Virginia, in December, during 12.6 snowfall days, 7.05" (179mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Norton, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.7 days and aggregates up to 40.24" (1022mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Norton, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Norton, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Norton, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Norton, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Norton, WV
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Norton, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Norton, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Norton, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 7.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Norton, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Norton, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Norton, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Norton, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Norton, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Norton, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).
