December weather forecast
Gaines Crossroads, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Gaines Crossroads, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). Gaines Crossroads's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Gaines Crossroads is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Gaines Crossroads, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gaines Crossroads, there are 146 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gaines Crossroads, 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 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Gaines Crossroads is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gaines Crossroads is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Gaines Crossroads?

In Gaines Crossroads, 55.2°F (12.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.7°F (4.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Gaines Crossroads?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month in Gaines Crossroads.

What is the average humidity in December in Gaines Crossroads?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Gaines Crossroads in December?

In Gaines Crossroads, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Gaines Crossroads?

In Gaines Crossroads, snow does not fall in April through December.

Does it snow in Gaines Crossroads in December?

In Gaines Crossroads, South Carolina, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gaines Crossroads?

The month with the shortest days in Gaines Crossroads, South Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Gaines Crossroads have in December?

In December, the average day length in Gaines Crossroads is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Gaines Crossroads?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gaines Crossroads?

The month with the least sunshine in Gaines Crossroads is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gaines Crossroads?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gaines Crossroads?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average temperature in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°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 (51.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average pressure in December - Gaines Crossroads, 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
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average wind speed in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average humidity in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average rainfall in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average snowfall in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Gaines Crossroads, 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, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gaines Crossroads, 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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average UV index in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average visibility in December - Gaines Crossroads, 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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