December weather forecast
Wayside, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wayside, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). The low-temperature in Wayside averages to a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Wayside, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Wayside, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wayside, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.6 days and collects up to 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wayside are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.3 snowfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Wayside, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Wayside, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wayside, West Virginia. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Wayside in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Wayside, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.8°F (-1.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wayside?

The average relative humidity in December in Wayside, West Virginia, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Wayside?

In Wayside, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Wayside in December?

In Wayside, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wayside?

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

How many hours of daylight does Wayside have in December?

The average day length in December in Wayside, West Virginia, is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Wayside?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wayside?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wayside?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wayside, West Virginia.

How high is the UV index in December in Wayside?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Wayside is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wayside, WV

Average temperature in December - Wayside, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Wayside, WV

Average pressure in December - Wayside, 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
Wayside, WV

Average wind speed in December - Wayside, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Wayside, WV

Average humidity in December - Wayside, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wayside, WV

Average rainfall in December - Wayside, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wayside, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Wayside, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Wayside, WV

Average snowfall in December - Wayside, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wayside, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Wayside, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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
Wayside, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wayside, 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 July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Wayside, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Wayside, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Wayside, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Wayside, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Wayside, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Wayside, WV

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

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

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