December weather forecastBonham, SC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Bonham, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.1°F (12.3°C) and min 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). Throughout December, the temperature in Bonham tends to fall to a consistent average low of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bonham, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.7 rainfall days, and 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

In Bonham, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In Bonham, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows in Bonham. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In Bonham, the average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bonham, SC

  • Average high temperature in December: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Bonham, 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
Bonham, SC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Bonham, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Bonham, SC

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Bonham, SC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bonham, SC

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bonham, SC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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
Bonham, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bonham, SC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Bonham, SC

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bonham, SC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Bonham, 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).