December weather forecastForestdale, SC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Forestdale, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average high of 60.6°F (15.9°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from 66.2°F (19°C) to a still refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). Forestdale anticipates an average minimum temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) in the month of December.Humidity
The most humid month in Forestdale is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Forestdale, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation. In Forestdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.6 days and collects up to 39.13" (994mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Forestdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.9 days and aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 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.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
In Forestdale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 4 during December translates into the following guidance:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Forestdale, SC
- Average high temperature in December: 60.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 45.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Forestdale, SC
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Forestdale, SC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Forestdale, SC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Forestdale, SC
- Average rainfall in December: 4.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Forestdale, SC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Forestdale, SC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Forestdale, SC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 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
Forestdale, 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 36min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Forestdale, SC
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Forestdale, SC
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Forestdale, SC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Forestdale, 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).
