December weather forecastSun Hill, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sun Hill, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).Temperature
The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.9 rainfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sun Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.3 days and aggregates up to 8.66" (220mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, in Sun Hill, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.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 low threat to health 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:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. 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. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sun Hill, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Sun Hill, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Sun Hill, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Sun Hill, 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 (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Sun Hill, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Sun Hill, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sun Hill, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sun Hill, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sun Hill, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sun Hill, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Sun Hill, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sun Hill, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Sun Hill, 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).
