December weather forecastGoose Creek, SC
December
Weather in December
December in Goose Creek welcomes winter with temperatures straddling between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 60.6°F (15.9°C). An apparent increase in rainfall to 4.17" (106mm) marks a return to wet conditions. Despite the chill, December rarely sees snowfall; it is recorded at a negligible 0.04" (1mm). Short days and long nights coupled with increased cloud cover result in decreased sunshine. As the month draws to a close, the fresh winter weather ushers in the New Year.Temperature
December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). An average low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) marks the month of December in Goose Creek.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Goose Creek, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation. In Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.9 days and aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, in Goose Creek, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.UV index
In Goose Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in December translates into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Goose Creek, 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
Goose Creek, 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
Goose Creek, 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
Goose Creek, 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
Goose Creek, 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
Goose Creek, 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
Goose Creek, 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
Goose Creek, 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
Goose Creek, 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
Goose Creek, 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
Goose Creek, 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
Goose Creek, 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
Goose Creek, 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).
