December weather forecast
San Mateo, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in San Mateo, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). During December, San Mateo experiences an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) at night.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month in San Mateo, South Carolina.

Rainfall

In San Mateo, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in San Mateo, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in San Mateo. December is the first month it typically snows in San Mateo. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in San Mateo, South Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in San Mateo are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in San Mateo in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in San Mateo, is 53.8°F (12.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.5°F (3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in San Mateo?

December is the most humid month in San Mateo, South Carolina, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in San Mateo?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in San Mateo?

In San Mateo, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in San Mateo?

December is the first month it typically snows in San Mateo, South Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in San Mateo?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in San Mateo, South Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does San Mateo have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in San Mateo?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in San Mateo?

December has the least sunshine of the year in San Mateo, South Carolina, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does San Mateo have in December?

In San Mateo, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in San Mateo?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in San Mateo?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in San Mateo is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
San Mateo, SC

Average temperature in December - San Mateo, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
San Mateo, SC

Average pressure in December - San Mateo, 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
San Mateo, SC

Average wind speed in December - San Mateo, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
San Mateo, SC

Average humidity in December - San Mateo, 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 (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
San Mateo, SC

Average rainfall in December - San Mateo, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
San Mateo, SC

Average rainfall days in December - San Mateo, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
San Mateo, SC

Average snowfall in December - San Mateo, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
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
San Mateo, SC

Average snowfall days in December - San Mateo, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
San Mateo, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - San Mateo, 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 1min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
San Mateo, SC

Average sunshine days in December - San Mateo, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
San Mateo, SC

Average UV index in December - San Mateo, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
San Mateo, SC

Average cloud cover in December - San Mateo, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
San Mateo, SC

Average visibility in December - San Mateo, 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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