December weather forecast
Old Gauley, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Old Gauley, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and max 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). During December nights, Old Gauley records an average temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In Old Gauley, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Old Gauley, there are 176.2 rainfall days, and 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Old Gauley. In Old Gauley, in December, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. In Old Gauley, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.4 days and aggregates up to 21.34" (542mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Old Gauley, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Old Gauley, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Old Gauley. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Old Gauley during December?

The high-temperature during December is 42.8°F (6°C) and the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Old Gauley?

The average relative humidity in December in Old Gauley is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Old Gauley?

In December, in Old Gauley, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Old Gauley in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Old Gauley?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Old Gauley?

In December, the average day length in Old Gauley, West Virginia, is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Old Gauley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Old Gauley, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Old Gauley?

In Old Gauley, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Old Gauley?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Old Gauley?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Old Gauley, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Old Gauley, WV

Average temperature in December - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Old Gauley, WV

Average pressure in December - Old Gauley, 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
Old Gauley, WV

Average wind speed in December - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Old Gauley, WV

Average humidity in December - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Old Gauley, WV

Average rainfall in December - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Old Gauley, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Old Gauley, WV

Average snowfall in December - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Old Gauley, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 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
Old Gauley, WV

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

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Old Gauley, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Old Gauley, WV

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Old Gauley, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Old Gauley, WV

Average visibility in December - Old Gauley, 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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