December weather forecast
Sharlow, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sharlow, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average temperature during December nights in Sharlow is registered at a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sharlow, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Sharlow, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.4 days and collects up to 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sharlow. In December, in Sharlow, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sharlow, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 14.65" (372mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Sharlow, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Sharlow is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sharlow in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sharlow, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.8°F (-0.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sharlow?

In Sharlow, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Sharlow in December?

In December, in Sharlow, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sharlow?

In Sharlow, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sharlow?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sharlow.

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

In Sharlow, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sharlow?

On the first day of December in Sharlow, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sharlow?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sharlow, West Virginia, is 4.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sharlow?

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

Average temperature in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°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 (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sharlow, WV

Average pressure in December - Sharlow, 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
Sharlow, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sharlow, WV

Average humidity in December - Sharlow, 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, July, August and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sharlow, WV

Average rainfall in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sharlow, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sharlow, WV

Average snowfall in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sharlow, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Sharlow, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sharlow, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sharlow, WV

Average UV index in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Sharlow, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Sharlow, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Sharlow, WV

Average visibility in December - Sharlow, 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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