December weather forecastLowndesville, SC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Lowndesville, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and an average low of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from an enjoyable 61.9°F (16.6°C) in November to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). During December, Lowndesville experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lowndesville, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lowndesville, South Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.3 days and collects up to 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall in Lowndesville.

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 7:18 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Lowndesville, South Carolina, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lowndesville is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Lowndesville, is 55.2°F (12.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 40.1°F (4.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

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

In Lowndesville, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Lowndesville, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Lowndesville, snow does not fall in April through December.

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

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

The average day length in December in Lowndesville, South Carolina, is 9h and 55min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lowndesville, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

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

In Lowndesville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lowndesville, SC

  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Lowndesville, 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
Lowndesville, SC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lowndesville, SC

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Lowndesville, SC

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Lowndesville, SC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lowndesville, SC

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lowndesville, SC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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
Lowndesville, 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 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
Lowndesville, SC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lowndesville, SC

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lowndesville, SC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Lowndesville, SC

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).