December weather forecastOtranto, SC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Otranto, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 60.6°F (15.9°C).Temperature
A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C). In December, Otranto experiences a temperature dip to an average of 45.9°F (7.7°C) at night.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Otranto, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Otranto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.6 days and collects up to 39.13" (994mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January, February and December. 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 Otranto, South Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.9 days and aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December leads to these instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Otranto, 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
Otranto, 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
Otranto, 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
Otranto, 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
Otranto, 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
Otranto, 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
Otranto, 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
Otranto, 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
Otranto, 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
Otranto, 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
Otranto, 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
Otranto, 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
Otranto, 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).
