December weather forecast
Westmoreland, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Westmoreland, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). In Westmoreland, an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Westmoreland, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 26.26" (667mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Westmoreland, West Virginia, are January through April, October through December. In December, in Westmoreland, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Westmoreland, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Westmoreland, West Virginia, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Westmoreland, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Westmoreland. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Westmoreland during December?

In Westmoreland, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.5°F (0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Westmoreland?

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

How much does it rain in Westmoreland in December?

In Westmoreland, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Westmoreland in December?

In December, in Westmoreland, West Virginia, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Westmoreland?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Westmoreland, West Virginia.

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

In December, the average day length in Westmoreland is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Westmoreland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Westmoreland, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Westmoreland?

The average sunshine duration in December in Westmoreland is 4.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Westmoreland?

In Westmoreland, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Westmoreland, WV

Average temperature in December - Westmoreland, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Westmoreland, WV

Average pressure in December - Westmoreland, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Westmoreland, WV

Average wind speed in December - Westmoreland, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Westmoreland, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Westmoreland, WV

Average rainfall in December - Westmoreland, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Westmoreland, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Westmoreland, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Westmoreland, WV

Average snowfall in December - Westmoreland, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Westmoreland, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Westmoreland, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Westmoreland, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westmoreland, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Westmoreland, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Westmoreland, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Westmoreland, WV

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Westmoreland, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Westmoreland, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Westmoreland, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, September and December (5mi).

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