December weather forecast
West Virginia, USA

December marks the official commencement of winter in West Virginia, with temperatures predominantly ranging from 20°F (-6.7°C) to 45°F (7.2°C). The eastern highlands, particularly regions like Snowshoe, often find themselves blanketed under a thick layer of snow, turning them into winter wonderlands. Elkins, with its serene landscapes, gets adorned with a white sheen, creating picturesque scenes ideal for holiday postcards.

When juxtaposed against November's transitional weather, December firmly ushers in the colder days and longer nights, a stark reminder of winter's grip. The sun becomes a rare visitor, its weak rays barely piercing through the often overcast skies. Snowfall becomes more frequent and can be particularly heavy in certain regions, especially in higher elevations. This snow, along with occasional rain or sleet, transforms the state's terrains into icy and sometimes slippery landscapes.

As December unfolds, the festive spirit combines with the chill, setting the mood for holidays and the imminent arrival of a new year in West Virginia.

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• Charleston - December »
  In Charleston in December, during 9.2 snowfall days, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Charleston, West Virginia, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Huntington - December »
  In Huntington, West Virginia, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Huntington, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Parkersburg - December »
  In Parkersburg, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Parkersburg in December, during 9.2 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Morgantown - December »
  In Morgantown in December, during 13.1 snowfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Morgantown, in December, during 13.1 snowfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Wheeling - December »
  In Wheeling in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Wheeling, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.
• Weirton - December »
  In Weirton, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Weirton, West Virginia.
• Fairmont - December »
  In Fairmont during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Fairmont are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Martinsburg - December »
  In Martinsburg during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
• Beckley - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Beckley, West Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. In Beckley, in December, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 7.36" (187mm) of snow.
• Clarksburg - December »
  In Clarksburg in December, during 11.9 snowfall days, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is typically accumulated. With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
• South Charleston - December »
  In South Charleston, during December, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow. On the first day of December in South Charleston sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm.
• Vienna - December »
  In Vienna in December, during 9.2 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Vienna, in December, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.