Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). The nighttime temperature in Shanks, West Virginia, during December, averages of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Shanks, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Shanks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shanks, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow. In Shanks, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Shanks are January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Shanks during December?
What is the average humidity in December in Shanks?
How many days does it rain in December in Shanks?
How many days does it snow in December in Shanks?
What is the month with the shortest days in Shanks?
What is the average length of the day in December in Shanks?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Shanks?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Shanks?
How many hours of sunshine does Shanks have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Shanks?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Shanks?
Average temperature in December
Shanks, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Shanks, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Shanks, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Shanks, WV
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Shanks, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Shanks, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shanks, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 2.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shanks, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shanks, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shanks, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Shanks, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Shanks, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Shanks, WV
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September and October (5mi).
Shanks, West Virginia, USA
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