December weather forecast
Cheraw, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cheraw, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.1°F (4.5°C) and max 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). The average temperature drops to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cheraw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.8 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Cheraw, in December, snow falls for 0.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Cheraw, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cheraw, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Cheraw, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Cheraw, is 54.5°F (12.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cheraw, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cheraw, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cheraw?

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

What is the average length of the day 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 7:08 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Cheraw have in December?

In Cheraw, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Cheraw, SC

Average temperature in December - Cheraw, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Cheraw, SC

Average pressure in December - Cheraw, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cheraw, SC

Average wind speed in December - Cheraw, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Cheraw, SC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, July and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Cheraw, SC

Average rainfall in December - Cheraw, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Cheraw, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Cheraw, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cheraw, SC

Average snowfall in December - Cheraw, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cheraw, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
Cheraw, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cheraw, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cheraw, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Cheraw, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Cheraw, SC

Average UV index in December - Cheraw, 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
Cheraw, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Cheraw, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Cheraw, SC

Average visibility in December - Cheraw, 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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