December weather forecastWade Hampton, SC

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wade Hampton, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). Wade Hampton throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) 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 in Wade Hampton, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Wade Hampton, is 52.7°F (11.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.5°F (3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

In Wade Hampton, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

In Wade Hampton, South Carolina, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

In Wade Hampton, South Carolina, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 52min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wade Hampton, SC

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°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 (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Wade Hampton, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wade Hampton, SC

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Wade Hampton, SC

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Wade Hampton, SC

  • Average rainfall in December: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Wade Hampton, SC

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wade Hampton, SC

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wade Hampton, SC

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 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
Wade Hampton, SC

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wade Hampton, SC

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Wade Hampton, 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
Wade Hampton, 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
Wade Hampton, 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).