December weather forecastSaltwell, WV
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Saltwell, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). During December, Saltwell experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Saltwell, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Saltwell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.1 days and collects up to 37.83" (961mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Saltwell, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.9 snowfall days, and 28.82" (732mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Saltwell, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Saltwell, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Saltwell, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Saltwell, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Saltwell, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
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 (4.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Saltwell, WV
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Saltwell, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Saltwell, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Saltwell, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 5.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Saltwell, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saltwell, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Saltwell, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Saltwell, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Saltwell, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Saltwell, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
