December weather forecast
Rion, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Rion, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.9°F (12.7°C) and min 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C). Throughout December, Rion experiences a low-temperature average of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Rion. Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rion, in December, snow falls for 0.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Rion, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.5 days and aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Rion is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, in Rion, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Rion?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Rion, South Carolina, are 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Rion?

The months with the highest humidity in Rion are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in Rion?

The average relative humidity in December in Rion is 75%.

What is the wettest month in Rion?

The month with the most rainfall in Rion, South Carolina, is December, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Rion in December?

In December, in Rion, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Rion?

In December, it is snowing for 0.2 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rion?

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

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

The average day length in December in Rion is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Rion?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rion?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Rion, South Carolina, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rion?

In Rion, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Rion?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Rion, South Carolina, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rion, SC

Average temperature in December - Rion, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rion, SC

Average pressure in December - Rion, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Rion, SC

Average wind speed in December - Rion, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rion, SC

Average humidity in December - Rion, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rion, SC

Average rainfall in December - Rion, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rion, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Rion, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rion, SC

Average snowfall in December - Rion, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rion, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Rion, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Rion, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rion, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rion, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Rion, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rion, SC

Average UV index in December - Rion, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rion, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Rion, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Rion, SC

Average visibility in December - Rion, 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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