December weather forecast
Malta, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Malta, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.3°F (5.7°C) and max 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from an enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). In December, Malta experiences an average nighttime temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Malta, South Carolina, is 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Malta. In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated. In Malta, South Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.3 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Malta.
On the first day of December in Malta, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Malta, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Malta. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Malta in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Malta, records 56.3°F (13.5°C), while the low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Malta?

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

What is the rainiest month in Malta?

The month with the most rainfall in Malta, South Carolina, is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Malta in December?

In Malta, South Carolina, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Malta in December?

In Malta, in December, snow falls for 0.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Malta?

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

How many hours of daylight does Malta have in December?

In Malta, South Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Malta?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Malta, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Malta?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Malta?

The average sunshine duration in December in Malta is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Malta?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Malta?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Malta, South Carolina, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Malta, SC

Average temperature in December - Malta, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Malta, SC

Average pressure in December - Malta, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Malta, SC

Average wind speed in December - Malta, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Malta, SC

Average humidity in December - Malta, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Malta, SC

Average rainfall in December - Malta, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Malta, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Malta, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Malta, SC

Average snowfall in December - Malta, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Malta, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Malta, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Malta, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Malta, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Malta, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Malta, SC

Average UV index in December - Malta, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Malta, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Malta, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Malta, SC

Average visibility in December - Malta, 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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