December weather forecast
Oceana, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Oceana, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). An average temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Oceana, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.9 rainfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Oceana, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Oceana, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.3 days and aggregates up to 8.66" (220mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Oceana, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, in Oceana, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Oceana, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into 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. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Oceana?

The high-temperature, in December, in Oceana, records 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oceana?

In December, the average relative humidity in Oceana, West Virginia, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Oceana in December?

In Oceana, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Oceana?

In Oceana, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oceana?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Oceana?

In December, the average day length in Oceana, West Virginia, is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Oceana?

On the first day of December in Oceana, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oceana?

In Oceana, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oceana?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Oceana?

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

Average temperature in December - Oceana, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oceana, WV

Average pressure in December - Oceana, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Oceana, WV

Average wind speed in December - Oceana, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

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 (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oceana, WV

Average humidity in December - Oceana, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oceana, WV

Average rainfall in December - Oceana, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oceana, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Oceana, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oceana, WV

Average snowfall in December - Oceana, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oceana, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Oceana, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Oceana, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oceana, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oceana, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Oceana, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oceana, WV

Average UV index in December - Oceana, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Oceana, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Oceana, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Oceana, WV

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

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

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