Fayetteville, WV weather in December
December in Fayetteville: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 45°F, lows 26°F, about 14 wet days and about 7.9 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 3.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.9 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 49% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:21 am / 5:05 pm | 7:40 am / 5:14 pm |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 9.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical December day
- 6 am33°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm41°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm37°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (19 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 44% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry December brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 7.9 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202006: average high 50°F
- Coolest December2010: average high 28°F
- Highest reading74°F (December 28, 2015)
- Lowest reading-6°F (December 20, 2004)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 45°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 26°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 14 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 9.6 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -9°F from November and -4°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Greensboro, NC155 mi · high 52°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Greensboro, NC155 mi · high 52°F · 9 wet days
How Fayetteville ranks in December
- Normal high240th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days337th driest of 378
- Comfortable days206th most of 340
What to pack for Fayetteville in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 45°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – about 7.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 929 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fayetteville in December?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was -6°F (December 20, 2004).
Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in December?
About 14 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in.
Does it snow in Fayetteville in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 7.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is December a good time to visit Fayetteville?
December ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (32 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Summersville Lake (USC00468614), 16 mi NE of the city center, 1,768 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and frost dates: Oak Hill (USC00466591), 6.2 mi SSW of the city center, 2,040 ft (225 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Beckley Va Hospital (USC00460580), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 2,330 ft (515 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (USW00003872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,514 ft (699 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Raleigh County Memorial Airport (724120-03872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,494 ft (679 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.