December weather forecast
Joshua, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Joshua, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from 65.8°F (18.8°C) in November to a still refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 47.3°F (8.5°C) in December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Joshua, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Joshua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.4 days and collects up to 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Joshua are January, February and December. December has the most snowfall days of the year in Joshua, South Carolina. Snow falls for 0.3 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 Joshua, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Joshua, South Carolina, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Joshua in December?

Joshua in December has an average high-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Joshua?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Joshua?

The average relative humidity in December in Joshua is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Joshua?

In December, in Joshua, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Joshua?

The month with the most snowfall days is December, when snow falls for 0.3 days.

When does it start snowing in Joshua?

December is the first month it typically snows in Joshua, South Carolina. Throughout December, there are 0.3 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days in Joshua?

The month with the shortest days in Joshua is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Joshua?

In December, the average day length in Joshua, South Carolina, is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Joshua?

On the first day of December in Joshua, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Joshua?

The month with the least sunshine in Joshua is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Joshua have in December?

In Joshua, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in December in Joshua?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. 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
Joshua, SC

Average temperature in December - Joshua, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Joshua, SC

Average pressure in December - Joshua, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Joshua, SC

Average wind speed in December - Joshua, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Joshua, SC

Average humidity in December - Joshua, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Joshua, SC

Average rainfall in December - Joshua, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Joshua, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Joshua, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Joshua, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Joshua, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Joshua, 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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Joshua, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Joshua, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Joshua, SC

Average UV index in December - Joshua, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Joshua, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Joshua, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Joshua, SC

Average visibility in December - Joshua, 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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