December weather forecast
Slab Fork, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Slab Fork, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is noted in Slab Fork.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Slab Fork is 81%.

Rainfall

In Slab Fork, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Slab Fork, West Virginia, there are 189.8 rainfall days, and 36.54" (928mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Slab Fork, West Virginia, in December, during 12 snowfall days, 7.36" (187mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.8 snowfall days, and 39.41" (1001mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Slab Fork, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Slab Fork is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Slab Fork in December?

December temperatures in Slab Fork vary between a high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Slab Fork?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Slab Fork in December?

In December, in Slab Fork, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Slab Fork in December?

In Slab Fork, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 7.36" (187mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Slab Fork?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Slab Fork, West Virginia.

What is the average length of the day in December in Slab Fork?

The average day length in December in Slab Fork is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Slab Fork?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Slab Fork, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Slab Fork have in December?

In Slab Fork, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Slab Fork?

The months with the lowest UV index in Slab Fork, West Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Slab Fork?

In Slab Fork, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. 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
Slab Fork, WV

Average temperature in December - Slab Fork, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Slab Fork, WV

Average pressure in December - Slab Fork, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Slab Fork, WV

Average wind speed in December - Slab Fork, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Slab Fork, WV

Average humidity in December - Slab Fork, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Slab Fork, WV

Average rainfall in December - Slab Fork, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Slab Fork, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Slab Fork, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Slab Fork, WV

Average snowfall in December - Slab Fork, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Slab Fork, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Slab Fork, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 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
Slab Fork, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Slab Fork, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h 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: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Slab Fork, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Slab Fork, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Slab Fork, WV

Average UV index in December - Slab Fork, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (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
Slab Fork, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Slab Fork, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Slab Fork, WV

Average visibility in December - Slab Fork, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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