December weather forecast
Cowpens, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cowpens, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). In December, the average low-temperature in Cowpens records at an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month in Cowpens, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cowpens, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cowpens have in December?

In Cowpens, the average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Cowpens, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Cowpens are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Cowpens, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cowpens, SC

Average temperature in December - Cowpens, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Cowpens, SC

Average pressure in December - Cowpens, 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
Cowpens, SC

Average wind speed in December - Cowpens, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Cowpens, SC

Average humidity in December - Cowpens, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Cowpens, SC

Average rainfall in December - Cowpens, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Cowpens, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Cowpens, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cowpens, SC

Average snowfall in December - Cowpens, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cowpens, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Cowpens, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cowpens, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cowpens, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Cowpens, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Cowpens, SC

Average UV index in December - Cowpens, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cowpens, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Cowpens, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Cowpens, SC

Average visibility in December - Cowpens, 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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