December weather forecastPauline, SC

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pauline, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average high of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). Pauline experiences an average nighttime temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall in Pauline is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pauline, South Carolina, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pauline, is 52.9°F (11.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Pauline. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

In Pauline, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

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

In Pauline, South Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pauline, SC

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Pauline, 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
Pauline, SC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Pauline, SC

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Pauline, SC

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Pauline, SC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pauline, SC

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pauline, SC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Pauline, SC

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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
Pauline, SC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Pauline, SC

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pauline, SC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Pauline, 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).