West Virginia

West Virginia Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in West Virginia, the United States of America in December.

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Morgantown Fairmont Harpers Ferry Wheeling

Planning a trip to West Virginia, the United States of America this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in West Virginia in December

West Virginia, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in West Virginia generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Snowshoe to 12°C (54°F) in Assateague Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Assateague Island and -5°C (23°F) in Snowshoe.

To explore the conditions in West Virginia, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Princeton with an average of 93 mm (3.7 in) to high snow/rainfall in Snowshoe with 148 mm (5.8 in).

Explore West Virginia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Virginia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Morgantown)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March12°C (54°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in West Virginia in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across West Virginia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in West Virginia

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in West Virginia, the United States of America?

Temperature range in West Virginia (December)

Precipitation variation in West Virginia (December)

Morgantown

In December Morgantown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Morgantown →

Fairmont

In December Fairmont generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Fairmont →

Harpers Ferry

In December Harpers Ferry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Harpers Ferry →

Wheeling

In December Wheeling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
73 hours
96 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Wheeling →

Triadelphia

In December Triadelphia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
73 hours
96 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Triadelphia →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in West Virginia in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Morgantown 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Fairmont 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Harpers Ferry 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Wheeling 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Triadelphia 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Charles Town 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

West Virginia weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Virginia, the United States of America in December?

West Virginia, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Morgantown average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about -2°C (28°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in West Virginia, the United States of America in December?

Average temperatures in West Virginia, the United States of America during December range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Morgantown.

Does West Virginia, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in West Virginia, the United States of America. Average snow/rainfall in Morgantown sits around 116 mm (4.6 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit West Virginia, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Morgantown, December may not be the ideal time to visit West Virginia, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Morgantown. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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