Wheeling weather in December (West Virginia, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Wheeling in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Wheeling typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C.

Precipitation

Wheeling in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 73 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Wheeling. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wheeling climate page with graphs.

 

Wheeling, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 73 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

Data from: Pittsburgh, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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