December weather forecast
Alcolu, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alcolu, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 57.4°F (14.1°C) and min 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Alcolu records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's refreshing 63°F (17.2°C) to a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) is expected.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are August and December, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Alcolu, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.2 days and aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Alcolu in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 57.4°F (14.1°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Alcolu, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall are August and December, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Alcolu, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Alcolu. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Alcolu have in December?

The average day length in December in Alcolu is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Alcolu, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Alcolu?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Alcolu, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Alcolu, SC

Average temperature in December - Alcolu, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.4°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 (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Alcolu, SC

Average pressure in December - Alcolu, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alcolu, SC

Average wind speed in December - Alcolu, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Alcolu, SC

Average humidity in December - Alcolu, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Alcolu, SC

Average rainfall in December - Alcolu, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Alcolu, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Alcolu, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alcolu, SC

Average snowfall in December - Alcolu, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alcolu, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Alcolu, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alcolu, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alcolu, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alcolu, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Alcolu, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Alcolu, SC

Average UV index in December - Alcolu, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Alcolu, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Alcolu, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Alcolu, SC

Average visibility in December - Alcolu, 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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