December weather forecast
Blacksburg, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Blacksburg, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and an average high of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C) in November to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Blacksburg is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Blacksburg, South Carolina, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.1 rainfall days, and 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Blacksburg are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall in Blacksburg is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Blacksburg. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Blacksburg?

In Blacksburg, in December, the average high-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Blacksburg?

The most humid month in Blacksburg, South Carolina, is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Blacksburg?

The average relative humidity in December in Blacksburg is 76%.

How much does it rain in Blacksburg in December?

In Blacksburg, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Blacksburg?

The month with the most snowfall in Blacksburg, South Carolina, is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing in Blacksburg?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Blacksburg?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Blacksburg have in December?

The average day length in December in Blacksburg, South Carolina, is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Blacksburg?

On the first day of December in Blacksburg, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Blacksburg?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Blacksburg, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Blacksburg have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Blacksburg, South Carolina, is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Blacksburg?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Blacksburg.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Blacksburg?

In Blacksburg, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average temperature in December - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average pressure in December - Blacksburg, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average wind speed in December - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average humidity in December - Blacksburg, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average rainfall in December - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average snowfall in December - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average UV index in December - Blacksburg, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Blacksburg, SC

Average visibility in December - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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