December weather forecastPelzer, SC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Pelzer, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). In Pelzer, an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Pelzer, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.8 rainfall days, and 38.35" (974mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Pelzer, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.5 snowfall days, and 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pelzer, is 53.2°F (11.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Pelzer, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Pelzer, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pelzer, SC

  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°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 (34.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Pelzer, 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
Pelzer, SC

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pelzer, SC

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Pelzer, SC

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Pelzer, SC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pelzer, SC

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pelzer, SC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pelzer, 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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pelzer, SC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Pelzer, SC

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pelzer, SC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Pelzer, SC

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).