Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). Polk Gap, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Polk Gap, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.7 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Polk Gap are January through May, October through December. In Polk Gap, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Polk Gap, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.3 days and aggregates up to 27.09" (688mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, 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 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, in Polk Gap, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Polk Gap, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Polk Gap are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Polk Gap during December?
What is the average humidity in December in Polk Gap?
How much does it rain in Polk Gap in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Polk Gap?
What is the month with the shortest days in Polk Gap?
What is the average length of the day in December in Polk Gap?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Polk Gap?
How long on average sun shines in December in Polk Gap?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Polk Gap?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Polk Gap?
Average temperature in December
Polk Gap, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Polk Gap, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Polk Gap, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Polk Gap, WV
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Polk Gap, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Polk Gap, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Polk Gap, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 5.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Polk Gap, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Polk Gap, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Polk Gap, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Polk Gap, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Polk Gap, 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 36).
Average visibility in December
Polk Gap, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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