December weather forecastPowhatan, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Powhatan, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).Temperature
December's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is noted during the nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Powhatan is 81%.Rainfall
In Powhatan, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Powhatan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.5 days and collects up to 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Powhatan are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Powhatan, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in December
Powhatan, 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
Powhatan, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Powhatan, WV
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Powhatan, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Powhatan, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Powhatan, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 4.41"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Powhatan, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Powhatan, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 42min
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
Powhatan, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Powhatan, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Powhatan, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Powhatan, 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).
