December weather forecast
Sandy Springs, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sandy Springs, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average high of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Sandy Springs experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). In December, Sandy Springs experiences a temperature dip to an average of 38.5°F (3.6°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sandy Springs, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sandy Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.2 days and collects up to 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Sandy Springs. December is the month with the most snowfall in Sandy Springs. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Sandy Springs.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sandy Springs, South Carolina, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. 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 Sandy Springs in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sandy Springs, is 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.5°F (3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Sandy Springs?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Sandy Springs?

The average relative humidity in December in Sandy Springs is 77%.

How much does it rain in Sandy Springs in December?

In Sandy Springs, South Carolina, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Sandy Springs?

The month with the most snowfall in Sandy Springs, South Carolina, is December, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing in Sandy Springs?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sandy Springs?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sandy Springs have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sandy Springs?

On the first day of December in Sandy Springs, sunrise is at 7:20 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 Sandy Springs?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Sandy Springs have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Sandy Springs?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sandy Springs?

In Sandy Springs, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average temperature in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average pressure in December - Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, SC

Average wind speed in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average humidity in December - Sandy Springs, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average rainfall in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average snowfall in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (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
Sandy Springs, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Sandy Springs, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sandy Springs, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average UV index in December - Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average visibility in December - Sandy Springs, 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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