December weather forecastArcadia, SC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Arcadia, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C).Temperature
December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) in Arcadia, South Carolina.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average snowfall in December: 2.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Arcadia, SC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
