December weather forecast
Minden, WV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Minden, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). Minden, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Minden, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 183.4 rainfall days, and 36.97" (939mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Minden, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Minden, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.9 days and aggregates up to 35.28" (896mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Minden, West Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, in Minden, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Minden is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Minden are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Minden in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Minden, is 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30°F (-1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Minden?

The average relative humidity in December in Minden is 82%.

How much does it rain in Minden in December?

In Minden, West Virginia, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Minden in December?

In December, in Minden, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Minden?

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

How many hours of daylight does Minden have in December?

In Minden, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Minden?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Minden, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Minden?

In Minden, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Minden?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Minden?

In Minden, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Minden, WV

Average temperature in December - Minden, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Minden, WV

Average pressure in December - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average wind speed in December - Minden, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Minden, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Minden, WV

Average rainfall in December - Minden, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Minden, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Minden, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Minden, WV

Average snowfall in December - Minden, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Minden, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Minden, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 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
Minden, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Minden, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Minden, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Minden, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Minden, WV

Average UV index in December - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Minden, WV

Average visibility in December - Minden, 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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