December weather forecastGaston, SC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Gaston, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 57°F (13.9°C).Temperature
Gaston's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from an enjoyable 62.6°F (17°C) in November to a mild 57°F (13.9°C). December's average low-temperature reading settles at a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 75%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Gaston, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.6 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gaston, SC
- Average high temperature in December: 57°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Gaston, 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
Gaston, SC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Gaston, SC
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Gaston, SC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.86"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Gaston, SC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gaston, SC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gaston, SC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 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
Gaston, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gaston, SC
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Gaston, SC
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Gaston, SC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Gaston, 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).
