December weather forecast
Bethune, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Bethune, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 55.8°F (13.2°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Bethune sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Bethune, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bethune, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.4 days and collects up to 31.38" (797mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Bethune, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Bethune, South Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.8 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Bethune, is 55.8°F (13.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bethune, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bethune in December?

In Bethune, in December, during 0.1 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 in Bethune, South Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bethune, the average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Bethune have in December?

In Bethune, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Bethune, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bethune, SC

Average temperature in December - Bethune, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.8°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 (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in December
Bethune, SC

Average pressure in December - Bethune, 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
Bethune, SC

Average wind speed in December - Bethune, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

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
Bethune, SC

Average humidity in December - Bethune, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Bethune, SC

Average rainfall in December - Bethune, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Bethune, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Bethune, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bethune, SC

Average snowfall in December - Bethune, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bethune, SC

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.7 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
Bethune, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bethune, 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 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bethune, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Bethune, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Bethune, SC

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bethune, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Bethune, 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 October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Bethune, SC

Average visibility in December - Bethune, 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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