December weather forecast
Stepptown, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Stepptown, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

Stepptown's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's cool 54°F (12.2°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) is observed in Stepptown.

Humidity

In Stepptown, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Stepptown, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Stepptown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.6 days and collects up to 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stepptown, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. In Stepptown, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Stepptown, West Virginia, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Stepptown.
On the first day of December in Stepptown, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Stepptown, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Stepptown?

December temperatures in Stepptown vary between a high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°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 computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Stepptown?

In December, the average relative humidity in Stepptown, West Virginia, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Stepptown in December?

In Stepptown, West Virginia, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Stepptown in December?

In Stepptown, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stepptown?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Stepptown?

In December, the average day length in Stepptown, West Virginia, is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Stepptown?

On the first day of December in Stepptown, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stepptown have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Stepptown is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Stepptown?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Stepptown?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Stepptown is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stepptown, WV

Average temperature in December - Stepptown, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stepptown, WV

Average pressure in December - Stepptown, 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
Stepptown, WV

Average wind speed in December - Stepptown, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stepptown, WV

Average humidity in December - Stepptown, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Stepptown, WV

Average rainfall in December - Stepptown, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stepptown, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Stepptown, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stepptown, WV

Average snowfall in December - Stepptown, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stepptown, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Stepptown, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Stepptown, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stepptown, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Stepptown, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Stepptown, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stepptown, WV

Average UV index in December - Stepptown, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Stepptown, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Stepptown, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Stepptown, WV

Average visibility in December - Stepptown, 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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