December weather forecastSaluda, SC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Saluda, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 55.2°F (12.9°C).Temperature
December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from an enjoyable 61.9°F (16.6°C) in November to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). Saluda reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) in December.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through December are months without snowfall in Saluda.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Saluda, South Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Saluda, SC
- Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 40.3°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 (36.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Saluda, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Saluda, SC
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Saluda, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Saluda, SC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Saluda, SC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Saluda, SC
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Saluda, SC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Saluda, 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 12min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Saluda, SC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Saluda, SC
- Average UV index in December: 3
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 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Saluda, SC
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Saluda, 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).
