December weather forecast
Red Knob, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Red Knob, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and max 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). In December, Red Knob experiences an average nighttime temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Red Knob is 81%.

Rainfall

In Red Knob, in December, during 13.6 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Red Knob, there are 186.1 rainfall days, and 36.3" (922mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Red Knob, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. In Red Knob, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow. In Red Knob, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.8 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Red Knob is 4h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Red Knob?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Red Knob, is 43.2°F (6.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Red Knob?

The average relative humidity in December in Red Knob is 81%.

How much does it rain in Red Knob in December?

In Red Knob, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Red Knob in December?

In Red Knob, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Red Knob?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Red Knob?

In Red Knob, West Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Red Knob?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Red Knob?

In Red Knob, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Red Knob?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Red Knob?

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

Average temperature in December - Red Knob, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Red Knob, WV

Average pressure in December - Red Knob, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Red Knob, WV

Average wind speed in December - Red Knob, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Red Knob, WV

Average humidity in December - Red Knob, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Red Knob, WV

Average rainfall in December - Red Knob, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
Red Knob, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Red Knob, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Red Knob, WV

Average snowfall in December - Red Knob, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Red Knob, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Red Knob, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 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
Red Knob, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Red Knob, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Red Knob, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Red Knob, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Red Knob, WV

Average UV index in December - Red Knob, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Red Knob, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Red Knob, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Red Knob, WV

Average visibility in December - Red Knob, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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