December weather forecastGlendale, SC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Glendale, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.3°F (3.5°C) and max 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) is witnessed throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

On the first day of December in Glendale, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Glendale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Glendale, SC

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Glendale, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Glendale, SC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Glendale, 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 (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Glendale, SC

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Glendale, SC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Glendale, SC

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Glendale, SC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Glendale, SC

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Glendale, SC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Glendale, SC

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Glendale, SC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Glendale, 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).