December weather forecast
Chiefton, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Chiefton, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Chiefton, West Virginia, sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Throughout December, Chiefton experiences a low-temperature average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Chiefton, West Virginia, in December, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.3 rainfall days, and 36.97" (939mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Chiefton, West Virginia, in December, during 11.9 snowfall days, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Chiefton, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.8 days and aggregates up to 28.9" (734mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Chiefton, West Virginia, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chiefton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Chiefton?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chiefton, West Virginia, are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chiefton?

In Chiefton, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Chiefton?

In Chiefton, in December, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Chiefton in December?

In Chiefton, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chiefton?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

In Chiefton, West Virginia, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Chiefton?

On the first day of December in Chiefton, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chiefton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Chiefton, West Virginia, is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Chiefton?

The months with the lowest UV index in Chiefton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Chiefton?

In Chiefton, 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chiefton, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Chiefton, WV

Average pressure in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Chiefton, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Chiefton, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Chiefton, WV

Average rainfall in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
Chiefton, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Chiefton, WV

Average snowfall in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Chiefton, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 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
Chiefton, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Chiefton, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Chiefton, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Chiefton, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Chiefton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Chiefton, WV

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

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

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