December weather forecastSeneca, SC

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Seneca, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). In the month of December, an average of 38.3°F (3.5°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Seneca are 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

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

In Seneca, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

In Seneca, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

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

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

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Seneca, SC

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Seneca, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Seneca, SC

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Seneca, 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
Seneca, SC

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Seneca, SC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Seneca, SC

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Seneca, SC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Seneca, 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 24min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Seneca, SC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Seneca, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Seneca, SC

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Seneca, 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).