December weather forecastHopkins, SC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Hopkins, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C) in November to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). Throughout the month of December, Hopkins reports a steady low-temperature average of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

In Hopkins, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hopkins, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.6 days and collects up to 19.25" (489mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:25 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 in Hopkins. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Hopkins, in December, the average high-temperature is 56.7°F (13.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

In Hopkins, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

In Hopkins, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March through December are months without snowfall.

In Hopkins, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In Hopkins, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hopkins, SC

  • Average high temperature in December: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Hopkins, 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
Hopkins, SC

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hopkins, SC

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Hopkins, SC

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and August (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Hopkins, SC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hopkins, SC

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hopkins, SC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hopkins, 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
Hopkins, SC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hopkins, 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
Hopkins, SC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Hopkins, 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).