December weather forecastPawleys Island, SC
December
Weather in December
December on Pawleys Island South Carolina embraces winter with a drop in temperatures to an average high of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and low of 47.5°F (8.6°C). The presence of clouds, covering approximately 41% of the sky, significantly eclipse sunrays resulting in just 5.5 hours of sunshine. The island braces itself for the chill with negligible snowfall being recorded. The year comes to a close with the calm of 9.4mph (15.1km/h) winds indicating a time of tranquility. Despite the short daylight duration of just 10 hours, December's end announces the rebirth of the sun's invincibility with days set to get longer post-winter solstice.Temperature
Pawleys Island experiences a minor change to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) in average high-temperature during December, closely reflecting November. Throughout the month of December, Pawleys Island witnesses an average low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, June, August and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Pawleys Island, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 175.1 rainfall days, and 42.4" (1077mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Pawleys Island, snow does not fall in March through December.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pawleys Island, SC
- Average high temperature in December: 58.5°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 (54.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 47.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Pawleys Island, SC
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pawleys Island, SC
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Pawleys Island, SC
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Pawleys Island, SC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.9"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Pawleys Island, SC
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pawleys Island, SC
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pawleys Island, SC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pawleys Island, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pawleys Island, SC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).
Average UV index in December
Pawleys Island, SC
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Pawleys Island, SC
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Pawleys Island, 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).
