December weather forecast
Buffalo, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Buffalo, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in November to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). In December, Buffalo reports a consistent average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Buffalo, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Buffalo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.7 days and collects up to 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) 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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Buffalo.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Buffalo?

During December, Buffalo experiences an average high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Buffalo?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Buffalo?

The average relative humidity in December in Buffalo, South Carolina, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Buffalo in December?

In Buffalo, South Carolina, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Buffalo?

The month with the most snowfall in Buffalo is December, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Buffalo?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Buffalo?

December has the shortest days of the year in Buffalo, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Buffalo have in December?

In December, the average day length in Buffalo, South Carolina, is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Buffalo?

On the first day of December, 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 5:26 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Buffalo?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Buffalo?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Buffalo is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo, SC

Average temperature in December - Buffalo, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Buffalo, SC

Average pressure in December - Buffalo, 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
Buffalo, SC

Average wind speed in December - Buffalo, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Buffalo, SC

Average humidity in December - Buffalo, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Buffalo, SC

Average rainfall in December - Buffalo, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Buffalo, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Buffalo, SC

Average snowfall in December - Buffalo, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Buffalo, 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).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Buffalo, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Buffalo, SC

Average UV index in December - Buffalo, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Buffalo, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Buffalo, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Buffalo, SC

Average visibility in December - Buffalo, 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).

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