December weather forecast
Thoburn, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Thoburn, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). Thoburn's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Thoburn is 83%.

Rainfall

In Thoburn, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Thoburn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.4 days and collects up to 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Thoburn are January through May, October through December. In Thoburn, in December, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.28" (134mm) of snow. In Thoburn, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 29.09" (739mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Thoburn, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Thoburn?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Thoburn, West Virginia, are 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Thoburn?

In Thoburn, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Thoburn in December?

In Thoburn, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Thoburn?

In Thoburn, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Thoburn?

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

How many hours of daylight does Thoburn have in December?

In Thoburn, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Thoburn?

On the first day of December in Thoburn, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Thoburn have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Thoburn, West Virginia, is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Thoburn?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Thoburn?

In Thoburn, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Thoburn, WV

Average temperature in December - Thoburn, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Thoburn, WV

Average pressure in December - Thoburn, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Thoburn, WV

Average wind speed in December - Thoburn, 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 (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Thoburn, WV

Average humidity in December - Thoburn, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Thoburn, WV

Average rainfall in December - Thoburn, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
Thoburn, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Thoburn, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Thoburn, WV

Average snowfall in December - Thoburn, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Thoburn, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Thoburn, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 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
Thoburn, WV

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Thoburn, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Thoburn, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Thoburn, WV

Average UV index in December - Thoburn, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Thoburn, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Thoburn, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Thoburn, WV

Average visibility in December - Thoburn, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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