December weather forecastShinnston, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Shinnston, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.7°F (5.4°C) and min 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Temperature
December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Shinnston is 82%.Rainfall
In Shinnston, in December, during 12.7 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 189.1 rainfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shinnston, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow. In Shinnston, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.9 days and aggregates up to 28.82" (732mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, 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
In Shinnston, 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shinnston, 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
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).
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).
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).
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).
