December weather forecastRichland, SC
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Richland, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) in November to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Richland are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Average temperature in December
Richland, SC
- Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Richland, SC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Richland, SC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Richland, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Richland, SC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.7"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Richland, SC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Richland, SC
- Average snowfall in December: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Richland, SC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Richland, 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 24min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Richland, SC
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Richland, SC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Richland, 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
Richland, 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).
