December weather forecast
Charleston Heights, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Charleston Heights, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C). Charleston Heights experiences an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) in month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Charleston Heights, South Carolina, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Charleston Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.4 days and collects up to 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall days in Charleston Heights is December, when snow falls for 0.3 days.

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 7:04 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Charleston Heights, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Charleston Heights in December?

In Charleston Heights, in December, the average high-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Charleston Heights?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Charleston Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Charleston Heights, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall days is December, when snow falls for 0.3 days.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.3 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Charleston Heights have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Charleston Heights have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average temperature in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Charleston Heights, SC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average wind speed in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average humidity in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average rainfall in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.3 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
Charleston Heights, SC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
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
Charleston Heights, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average UV index in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 4

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

Average cloud cover in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Charleston Heights, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Charleston Heights, SC

Average visibility in December - Charleston Heights, 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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