December weather forecast
Point Pleasant, WV

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Weather in December

December, the final month of the year, sees Point Pleasant firmly in the clutches of winter. Chill sets in as the temperatures plummet to a minimum of 31.3°F (-0.4°C). Snowfall makes a return, blanketing the city in a white layer, setting a picturesque winter scene. The city receives rainfall on nearly 13 days, contributing to the wintry conditions. Long nights and short daylight hours are a constant reminder that winter is at its peak. Returning to January's conditions, the year comes full circle in Point Pleasant.

Temperature

With the onset of December, Point Pleasant experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Point Pleasant, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Point Pleasant, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Point Pleasant. In Point Pleasant, in December, during 7.2 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Point Pleasant, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Point Pleasant, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Point Pleasant. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Point Pleasant in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Point Pleasant, is 43.2°F (6.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Point Pleasant?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Point Pleasant?

In Point Pleasant, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Point Pleasant?

In Point Pleasant, in December, during 7.2 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Point Pleasant?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Point Pleasant?

The average day length in December in Point Pleasant is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Point Pleasant?

On the first day of December in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Point Pleasant?

The average sunshine duration in December in Point Pleasant is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Point Pleasant?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Point Pleasant?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Point Pleasant is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average temperature in December - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average pressure in December - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average wind speed in December - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average humidity in December - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average rainfall in December - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average snowfall in December - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Point Pleasant, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average UV index in December - Point Pleasant, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Point Pleasant, WV

Average visibility in December - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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