December weather forecastTega Cay, SC
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Tega Cay, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average high of 53.1°F (11.7°C).Temperature
As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at a cold 39°F (3.9°C) during the nights.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Tega Cay, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.9 days and aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.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 radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Tega Cay, SC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Tega Cay, SC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Tega Cay, SC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Tega Cay, SC
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Tega Cay, SC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Tega Cay, SC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Tega Cay, SC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Tega Cay, SC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tega Cay, SC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Tega Cay, SC
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Tega Cay, SC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Tega Cay, SC
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Tega Cay, 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).
