December weather forecast
Prince, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prince, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Prince's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Prince, West Virginia, is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Prince, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.8 days and collects up to 36.5" (927mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Prince, West Virginia, in December, during 12.6 snowfall days, 7.48" (190mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.5 snowfall days, and 40.55" (1030mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Prince, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Prince. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Prince during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Prince, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Prince?

In Prince, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Prince in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Prince in December?

In Prince, West Virginia, in December, during 12.6 snowfall days, 7.48" (190mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prince?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Prince is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Prince?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Prince, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Prince?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Prince are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Prince?

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

Average temperature in December - Prince, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Prince, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Prince, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Prince, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Prince, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Prince, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Prince, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Prince, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.9 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prince, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Prince, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Prince, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Prince, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Prince, 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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