December weather forecastShock, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Shock, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and max 43°F (6.1°C).Temperature
Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Shock, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shock, West Virginia, there are 189.9 rainfall days, and 38.19" (970mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Shock. In Shock, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.98" (101mm) of snow. In Shock, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.3 days and aggregates up to 21.93" (557mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Shock, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Shock, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Shock, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
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).
Average humidity in December
Shock, WV
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Shock, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Shock, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shock, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 3.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shock, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shock, 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: 3h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shock, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Shock, WV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Shock, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Shock, WV
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
