Morgantown, WV weather in December
Morgantown is chilly in December, with frequent rain: highs average 44°F and nights drop to about 29°F. There are about 14 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.6 in.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.6 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 44% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:21 am / 4:56 pm | 7:40 am / 5:05 pm |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 9.4 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 am34°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am35°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm41°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm38°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Morgantown Hart Fld (2 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 29% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 66%.
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 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more5 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry December brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202015: average high 57°F
- Coolest December2010: average high 32°F
- Wettest December2007: 6.3 in
- Driest December2010: 1.2 in
- Highest reading75°F (December 1, 2006)
- Lowest reading0°F (December 26, 2000)
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 | 44°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 29°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 9.4 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -10°F from November and -4°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Richmond, VA197 mi · high 52°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Frederick, MD136 mi · high 44°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Buffalo, NY232 mi · high 37°F · 18 wet days
How Morgantown ranks in December
- Normal high243rd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days338th driest of 378
- Comfortable days204th most of 340
What to pack for Morgantown in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 885 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 Morgantown in December?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 0°F (December 26, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Morgantown in December?
About 14 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2010 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Morgantown in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 1.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is December a good time to visit Morgantown?
December ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Morgantown (34 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Morgantown Hart Fld (USW00013736), 2.3 mi ENE of the city center, 1,240 ft (352 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Lake Lynn (USC00465002), 8.2 mi NE of the city center, 900 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Grays Landing (USC00363451), 11 mi N of the city center, 800 ft (88 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Airport (USW00014762), 50 mi N of the city center, 1,248 ft (360 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Mgtn Rgnl-W L B Hart Fd Airport (724176-13736), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 1,226 ft (338 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.