December weather forecastRachel, WV
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rachel, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Temperature
In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout December nights, Rachel registers an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Humidity
In Rachel, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Rachel, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rachel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.6 days and collects up to 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Rachel are January through May, October through December. In Rachel, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rachel, West Virginia, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 24.21" (615mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Rachel, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Rachel, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rachel. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rachel, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Rachel, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rachel, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Rachel, WV
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Rachel, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Rachel, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rachel, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 4.29"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rachel, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rachel, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rachel, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Rachel, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Rachel, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Rachel, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
