December weather forecastPaint Hill, SC

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paint Hill, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.7°F (5.4°C) and max 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a still refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). In December, Paint Hill records an average nighttime temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Paint Hill, there are 116.1 rainfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Paint Hill, South Carolina, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Paint Hill, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Paint Hill, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Paint Hill.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Paint Hill vary between a high-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In Paint Hill, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

March through December are months without snowfall.

In Paint Hill, South Carolina, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

December has the shortest days of the year in Paint Hill, South Carolina, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Paint Hill is 9h and 55min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Paint Hill, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Paint Hill.

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

In Paint Hill, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Paint Hill, SC

  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°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 (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Paint Hill, 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
Paint Hill, SC

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

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 (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Paint Hill, 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, March and November (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Paint Hill, SC

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Paint Hill, SC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paint Hill, SC

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paint Hill, SC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Paint Hill, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paint Hill, SC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Paint Hill, SC

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Paint Hill, SC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Paint Hill, 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).