December weather forecast
Shinnston, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Shinnston, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

In Shinnston, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, in Shinnston, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shinnston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.1 days and collects up to 37.83" (961mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Shinnston, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shinnston, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.9 days and aggregates up to 28.82" (732mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
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, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shinnston. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Shinnston in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Shinnston, is 41.7°F (5.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shinnston?

The average relative humidity in December in Shinnston is 82%.

How much does it rain in Shinnston in December?

In Shinnston, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shinnston in December?

In Shinnston, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shinnston?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shinnston, West Virginia.

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

In Shinnston, West Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shinnston?

On the first day of December in Shinnston, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shinnston?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Shinnston is 3.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Shinnston?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Shinnston, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shinnston, WV

Average temperature in December - Shinnston, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Shinnston, WV

Average pressure in December - Shinnston, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Shinnston, WV

Average wind speed in December - Shinnston, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Shinnston, WV

Average humidity in December - Shinnston, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shinnston, WV

Average rainfall in December - Shinnston, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shinnston, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Shinnston, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Shinnston, WV

Average snowfall in December - Shinnston, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shinnston, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Shinnston, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shinnston, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shinnston, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Shinnston, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Shinnston, WV

Average UV index in December - Shinnston, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shinnston, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Shinnston, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Shinnston, WV

Average visibility in December - Shinnston, 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).

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