December weather forecast
Arcadia Lakes, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arcadia Lakes, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from an enjoyable 62.6°F (17°C) in November to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Arcadia Lakes is December, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Arcadia Lakes, there are 0.7 snowfall days, and 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Arcadia Lakes, records 56.5°F (13.6°C), while the low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 74%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Arcadia Lakes, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Arcadia Lakes, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average temperature in December - Arcadia Lakes, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average pressure in December - Arcadia Lakes, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average wind speed in December - Arcadia Lakes, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average humidity in December - Arcadia Lakes, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July and November (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average rainfall in December - Arcadia Lakes, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Arcadia Lakes, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average snowfall in December - Arcadia Lakes, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Arcadia Lakes, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 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
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arcadia Lakes, 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: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Arcadia Lakes, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average UV index in December - Arcadia Lakes, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Arcadia Lakes, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Arcadia Lakes, SC

Average visibility in December - Arcadia Lakes, 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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