December weather forecastShoals, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Shoals, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).Temperature
Shoals's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Shoals witnesses an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shoals, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 26.26" (667mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Shoals, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Shoals, the average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Shoals, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Shoals, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Shoals, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Shoals, WV
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Shoals, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in December
Shoals, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shoals, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shoals, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shoals, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shoals, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Shoals, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Shoals, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Shoals, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, September and December (5mi).
