December weather forecast
Ridgeland, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Ridgeland, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and an average low of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

Ridgeland commences December with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Ridgeland anticipates an average minimum temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Ridgeland, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ridgeland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.5 days and collects up to 10.79" (274mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is December. The month with the most snowfall days in Ridgeland, South Carolina, is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Ridgeland.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ridgeland, South Carolina, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ridgeland in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ridgeland, records 61.5°F (16.4°C), while the low-temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Ridgeland?

The months with the highest humidity are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Ridgeland?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ridgeland?

In Ridgeland, South Carolina, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Ridgeland?

December has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start snowing in Ridgeland?

December is the first month it typically snows in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ridgeland?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ridgeland?

In December, the average day length in Ridgeland is 10h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ridgeland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ridgeland?

The month with the least sunshine in Ridgeland is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ridgeland?

In Ridgeland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ridgeland?

In Ridgeland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average temperature in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average pressure in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average wind speed in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average humidity in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average rainfall in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average UV index in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average visibility in December - Ridgeland, 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).

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