December weather forecastThorny Creek, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Thorny Creek, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.6°F (3.1°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). In Thorny Creek, the expected average low-temperature for December is a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Thorny Creek, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 23.23" (590mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Thorny Creek, West Virginia, in December, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.63" (143mm) of snow. In Thorny Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.8 days and aggregates up to 36.5" (927mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Thorny Creek, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index in Thorny Creek, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").
Average rainfall days in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 5.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in December
Thorny Creek, WV
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (4mi).
