December weather forecast
Pickens, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pickens, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Pickens sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Pickens is 85%.

Rainfall

In Pickens, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pickens, West Virginia, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 23.23" (590mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Pickens. In Pickens, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.63" (143mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Pickens, there are 80.8 snowfall days, and 36.5" (927mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pickens, West Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Pickens in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Pickens, West Virginia, are 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Pickens?

In December, the average relative humidity in Pickens, West Virginia, is 85%.

How much does it rain in Pickens in December?

In Pickens, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Pickens?

In Pickens, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pickens?

The month with the shortest days in Pickens is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

In Pickens, West Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pickens?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pickens?

In Pickens, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Pickens?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Pickens, West Virginia, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Pickens?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pickens, WV

Average temperature in December - Pickens, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pickens, WV

Average pressure in December - Pickens, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Pickens, WV

Average wind speed in December - Pickens, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pickens, WV

Average humidity in December - Pickens, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (80%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pickens, WV

Average rainfall in December - Pickens, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pickens, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Pickens, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pickens, WV

Average snowfall in December - Pickens, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pickens, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Pickens, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 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
Pickens, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pickens, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pickens, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Pickens, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pickens, WV

Average UV index in December - Pickens, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pickens, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Pickens, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in December
Pickens, WV

Average visibility in December - Pickens, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (4mi).

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