December weather forecastZalia, WV
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Zalia, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C).Temperature
As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). An average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) is common during the nights of December.Humidity
In Zalia, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Zalia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.9 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Zalia. In Zalia, in December, during 11.7 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Zalia, there are 56.5 snowfall days, and 19.41" (493mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zalia, West Virginia.On the first day of December in Zalia, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Zalia is 3.5h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index in Zalia is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in December
Zalia, WV
- Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Zalia, WV
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Zalia, WV
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Zalia, WV
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Zalia, WV
- Average rainfall in December: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Zalia, WV
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Zalia, WV
- Average snowfall in December: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Zalia, WV
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zalia, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Zalia, WV
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and May (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Zalia, WV
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Zalia, WV
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Zalia, 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 and February (4mi).
