December weather forecast
Ashley Downs, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Ashley Downs, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Ashley Downs notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) is expected.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Ashley Downs, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h 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 radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ashley Downs, is 53.8°F (12.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.5°F (3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ashley Downs, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ashley Downs have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashley Downs have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ashley Downs, SC

Average temperature in December - Ashley Downs, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Ashley Downs, SC

Average pressure in December - Ashley Downs, 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
Ashley Downs, SC

Average wind speed in December - Ashley Downs, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ashley Downs, SC

Average humidity in December - Ashley Downs, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Ashley Downs, SC

Average rainfall in December - Ashley Downs, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Ashley Downs, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Ashley Downs, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ashley Downs, SC

Average snowfall in December - Ashley Downs, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ashley Downs, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Ashley Downs, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
Ashley Downs, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashley Downs, 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 1min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ashley Downs, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Ashley Downs, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ashley Downs, SC

Average UV index in December - Ashley Downs, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ashley Downs, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Ashley Downs, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Ashley Downs, SC

Average visibility in December - Ashley Downs, SC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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