December weather forecast
Charleston Heights, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Charleston Heights, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average low of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in November to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). Charleston Heights witnesses an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Charleston Heights, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Charleston Heights, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Charleston Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.4 days and collects up to 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Charleston Heights, South Carolina, are January, February and December. The month with the most snowfall days in Charleston Heights is December, when snow falls for 0.3 days.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Charleston Heights, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, in Charleston Heights, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Charleston Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Charleston Heights in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Charleston Heights, is 60.4°F (15.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 47.3°F (8.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Charleston Heights?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month in Charleston Heights, South Carolina.

What is the average humidity in December in Charleston Heights?

In December, the average relative humidity in Charleston Heights is 77%.

How much does it rain in Charleston Heights in December?

In Charleston Heights, South Carolina, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Charleston Heights?

The month with the most snowfall days in Charleston Heights, South Carolina, is December, when snow falls for 0.3 days.

When does it start to snow in Charleston Heights?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.3 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days in Charleston Heights?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Charleston Heights.

What is the average length of the day in December in Charleston Heights?

In Charleston Heights, the average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Charleston Heights?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Charleston Heights?

The month with the least sunshine in Charleston Heights, South Carolina, is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Charleston Heights have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Charleston Heights, South Carolina, is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Charleston Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Charleston Heights is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average temperature in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average pressure in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average wind speed in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average humidity in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average rainfall in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average UV index in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average visibility in December - Charleston Heights, 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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