December weather forecast
Carlisle, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carlisle, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.7°F (4.3°C) and max 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Carlisle's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Carlisle. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Carlisle, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Carlisle, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°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%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) 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 Carlisle have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Carlisle, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Carlisle, SC

Average temperature in December - Carlisle, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Carlisle, SC

Average pressure in December - Carlisle, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carlisle, SC

Average wind speed in December - Carlisle, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Carlisle, SC

Average humidity in December - Carlisle, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Carlisle, SC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Carlisle, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Carlisle, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carlisle, SC

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Carlisle, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Carlisle, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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 and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carlisle, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carlisle, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Carlisle, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Carlisle, SC

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Carlisle, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Carlisle, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Carlisle, SC

Average visibility in December - Carlisle, 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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