December weather forecast
Chester, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Chester, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in November to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) in Chester, South Carolina.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Chester, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chester, South Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.1 days and collects up to 31.06" (789mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Chester, South Carolina. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, in Chester, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Chester, South Carolina, is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Chester is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Chester?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chester, South Carolina, during December are 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Chester?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Chester?

In December, the average relative humidity in Chester, South Carolina, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Chester in December?

In Chester, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Chester?

The month with the most snowfall in Chester, South Carolina, is December, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Chester?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chester?

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

How many hours of daylight does Chester have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Chester?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chester?

The month with the least sunshine in Chester, South Carolina, is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Chester?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Chester?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Chester is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Chester, SC

Average temperature in December - Chester, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Chester, SC

Average pressure in December - Chester, 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
Chester, SC

Average wind speed in December - Chester, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Chester, SC

Average humidity in December - Chester, 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
Chester, SC

Average rainfall in December - Chester, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Chester, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Chester, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Chester, SC

Average snowfall in December - Chester, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
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
Chester, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Chester, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chester, 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 3min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Chester, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Chester, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Chester, SC

Average UV index in December - Chester, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Chester, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Chester, 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
Chester, SC

Average visibility in December - Chester, 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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