December weather forecast
Richland, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Richland, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Richland experiences a consistent average temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Richland, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Richland. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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

The month with the least sunshine is December, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Richland in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Richland?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Richland?

In Richland, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Richland?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Richland, South Carolina. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Richland in December?

In Richland, South Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Richland?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Richland, South Carolina. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Richland?

December is the first month it typically snows in Richland. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Richland?

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

How many hours of daylight does Richland have in December?

In Richland, South Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Richland?

On the first day of December in Richland, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Richland?

The month with the least sunshine in Richland is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Richland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Richland is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Richland?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Richland?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Richland is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Richland, SC

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).

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Average pressure in December
Richland, SC

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Richland, SC

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).

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Average humidity in December
Richland, SC

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Richland, SC

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Richland, SC

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Richland, SC

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Richland, SC

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richland, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richland, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Richland, SC

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).

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Average UV index in December
Richland, SC

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Richland, SC

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).

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Average visibility in December
Richland, SC

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).

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