December weather forecast
Short Creek, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Short Creek, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature in Short Creek usually rests at a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Short Creek is 83%.

Rainfall

In Short Creek, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Short Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147 days and collects up to 19.57" (497mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Short Creek are January through May, October through December. In Short Creek, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Short Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.4 days and aggregates up to 9.96" (253mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Short Creek, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Short Creek during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Short Creek, is 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Short Creek?

In December, the average relative humidity in Short Creek, West Virginia, is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Short Creek?

In Short Creek, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Short Creek?

In Short Creek, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Short Creek?

The month with the shortest days in Short Creek is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Short Creek have in December?

In Short Creek, West Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Short Creek?

On the first day of December in Short Creek, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Short Creek?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Short Creek, West Virginia, is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Short Creek?

The month with the lowest UV index in Short Creek, West Virginia, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Short Creek?

In Short Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Short Creek, WV

Average temperature in December - Short Creek, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Short Creek, WV

Average pressure in December - Short Creek, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Short Creek, WV

Average wind speed in December - Short Creek, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Short Creek, WV

Average humidity in December - Short Creek, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Short Creek, WV

Average rainfall in December - Short Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Short Creek, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Short Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Short Creek, WV

Average snowfall in December - Short Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Short Creek, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Short Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Short Creek, WV

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Short Creek, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Short Creek, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Short Creek, WV

Average UV index in December - Short Creek, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Short Creek, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Short Creek, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Short Creek, WV

Average visibility in December - Short Creek, 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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