December weather forecast
River Bend, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in River Bend, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

In River Bend, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In River Bend, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In River Bend, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.9 days and collects up to 16.5" (419mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in River Bend. In December, in River Bend, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 8.27" (210mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in River Bend, West Virginia, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In River Bend, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in River Bend?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in River Bend?

In December, the average relative humidity in River Bend is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in River Bend?

In River Bend, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in River Bend in December?

In River Bend, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in River Bend?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in River Bend?

In December, the average day length in River Bend is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in River Bend?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in River Bend, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in River Bend?

In December, the average sunshine duration in River Bend is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in River Bend?

The months with the lowest UV index in River Bend, West Virginia, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in River Bend?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in River Bend, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
River Bend, WV

Average temperature in December - River Bend, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
River Bend, WV

Average pressure in December - River Bend, 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
River Bend, WV

Average wind speed in December - River Bend, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
River Bend, WV

Average humidity in December - River Bend, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
River Bend, WV

Average rainfall in December - River Bend, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
River Bend, WV

Average rainfall days in December - River Bend, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
River Bend, WV

Average snowfall in December - River Bend, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
River Bend, WV

Average snowfall days in December - River Bend, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
River Bend, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - River Bend, 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 1min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
River Bend, WV

Average sunshine days in December - River Bend, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
River Bend, WV

Average UV index in December - River Bend, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
River Bend, WV

Average cloud cover in December - River Bend, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
River Bend, WV

Average visibility in December - River Bend, 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).

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