December weather forecast
Palmetto Fort, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palmetto Fort, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.8°F (16°C) and an average low of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

December registers an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 60.8°F (16°C), slightly varied from November's 65.5°F (18.6°C). Palmetto Fort witnesses an average low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Palmetto Fort, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Palmetto Fort, there are 184.5 rainfall days, and 45.83" (1164mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Palmetto Fort, South Carolina, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Palmetto Fort is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Palmetto Fort, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Palmetto Fort, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Palmetto Fort, South Carolina, is 4. 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: The daily high UV index of 4 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Palmetto Fort in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Palmetto Fort during December are 60.8°F (16°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Palmetto Fort?

The most humid month in Palmetto Fort, South Carolina, is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Palmetto Fort?

The average relative humidity in December in Palmetto Fort, South Carolina, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Palmetto Fort?

In Palmetto Fort, South Carolina, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 4.69" (119mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Palmetto Fort?

March through December are months without snowfall in Palmetto Fort.

Does it snow in Palmetto Fort in December?

In Palmetto Fort, South Carolina, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palmetto Fort?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Palmetto Fort?

The average day length in December in Palmetto Fort, South Carolina, is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Palmetto Fort?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Palmetto Fort?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Palmetto Fort, South Carolina, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmetto Fort have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Palmetto Fort?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Palmetto Fort is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average temperature in December - Palmetto Fort, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average pressure in December - Palmetto Fort, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average wind speed in December - Palmetto Fort, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average humidity in December - Palmetto Fort, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average rainfall in December - Palmetto Fort, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (7.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Palmetto Fort, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average snowfall in December - Palmetto Fort, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Palmetto Fort, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

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

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmetto Fort, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Palmetto Fort, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average UV index in December - Palmetto Fort, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Palmetto Fort, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Palmetto Fort, SC

Average visibility in December - Palmetto Fort, 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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