December weather forecast
Parsons, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Parsons, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average high of 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a cold 39.2°F (4°C). Parsons, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In Parsons, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Parsons, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 194.8 rainfall days, and 37.2" (945mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Parsons, during December, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow. In Parsons, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.8 days and aggregates up to 38.74" (984mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Parsons, West Virginia, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Parsons are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Parsons during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Parsons, West Virginia, are 39.2°F (4°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Parsons?

In Parsons, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Parsons?

In Parsons, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Parsons?

In Parsons, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Parsons?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Parsons, West Virginia.

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

The average day length in December in Parsons, West Virginia, is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Parsons?

On the first day of December in Parsons, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Parsons have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Parsons, West Virginia, is 3.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Parsons?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Parsons is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Parsons, WV

Average temperature in December - Parsons, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Parsons, WV

Average pressure in December - Parsons, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Parsons, WV

Average wind speed in December - Parsons, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Parsons, WV

Average humidity in December - Parsons, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).

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Average rainfall in December
Parsons, WV

Average rainfall in December - Parsons, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Parsons, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Parsons, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Parsons, WV

Average snowfall in December - Parsons, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Parsons, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Parsons, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 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
Parsons, WV

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

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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Parsons, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Parsons, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Parsons, WV

Average UV index in December - Parsons, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Parsons, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Parsons, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Parsons, WV

Average visibility in December - Parsons, 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).

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