December weather forecast
Shannondale, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shannondale, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.3°F (6.3°C) and min 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Shannondale's weather displays a minor decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Shannondale usually reports an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Shannondale, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Shannondale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.1 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shannondale, West Virginia, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shannondale, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 15.55" (395mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Shannondale, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Shannondale, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shannondale are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Shannondale in December?

In Shannondale, 43.3°F (6.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Shannondale?

The months with the highest humidity in Shannondale are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Shannondale?

In Shannondale, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Shannondale in December?

In Shannondale, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shannondale in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shannondale?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Shannondale?

The average day length in December in Shannondale, West Virginia, is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shannondale?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Shannondale?

The months with the least sunshine in Shannondale are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shannondale have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Shannondale is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Shannondale?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Shannondale?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Shannondale, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shannondale, WV

Average temperature in December - Shannondale, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shannondale, WV

Average pressure in December - Shannondale, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Shannondale, WV

Average wind speed in December - Shannondale, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shannondale, WV

Average humidity in December - Shannondale, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shannondale, WV

Average rainfall in December - Shannondale, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shannondale, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Shannondale, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shannondale, WV

Average snowfall in December - Shannondale, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shannondale, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Shannondale, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shannondale, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shannondale, 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, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shannondale, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Shannondale, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shannondale, WV

Average UV index in December - Shannondale, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shannondale, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Shannondale, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Shannondale, WV

Average visibility in December - Shannondale, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September and October (5mi).

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