December weather forecastElgin, SC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elgin, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and an average low of 41.5°F (5.3°C).Temperature
December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a still refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). The average nighttime temperature in Elgin lowers to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) throughout December.Humidity
In Elgin, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
In Elgin, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. In Elgin, South Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157 days and collects up to 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Elgin, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.4 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Elgin is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Elgin, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
In Elgin, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Elgin, SC
- Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 41.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Elgin, SC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elgin, SC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Elgin, SC
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Elgin, SC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Elgin, SC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elgin, SC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elgin, SC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elgin, SC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elgin, SC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Elgin, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Elgin, SC
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Elgin, 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).
