December weather forecastRains, SC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rains, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).Temperature
The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C) in November to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 40.8°F (4.9°C).Humidity
In Rains, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Rains, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 34.29" (871mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Rains. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Rains, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.6 days and aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rains, SC
- Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Rains, SC
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rains, SC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Rains, SC
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Rains, SC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Rains, SC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rains, SC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rains, SC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.7 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
Rains, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rains, SC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).
Average UV index in December
Rains, 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
Rains, SC
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Rains, 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).
