December weather forecast
Coward, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Coward, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 57.4°F (14.1°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in November to a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Coward, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. In Coward, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.2 days and collects up to 34.06" (865mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Coward.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Coward are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Coward, is 57.4°F (14.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Coward?

In Coward, South Carolina, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Coward, South Carolina, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Coward have in December?

In December, the average day length in Coward is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Coward, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Coward, SC

Average temperature in December - Coward, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Coward, SC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Coward, SC

Average wind speed in December - Coward, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Coward, SC

Average humidity in December - Coward, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Coward, SC

Average rainfall in December - Coward, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Coward, SC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Coward, SC

Average snowfall in December - Coward, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Coward, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Coward, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Coward, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Coward, SC

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

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Coward, SC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Coward, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Coward, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Coward, SC

Average visibility in December - Coward, 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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