December weather forecast
Dickerson Acres, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dickerson Acres, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

Dickerson Acres's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Dickerson Acres reports a consistent average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dickerson Acres, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Dickerson Acres, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dickerson Acres. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Dickerson Acres, records 53.8°F (12.1°C), while the low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dickerson Acres, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

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 Dickerson Acres have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Dickerson Acres.

How many hours of sunshine does Dickerson Acres have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Dickerson Acres, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°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 (34.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Dickerson Acres, SC

Average pressure in December - Dickerson Acres, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dickerson Acres, SC

Average wind speed in December - Dickerson Acres, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dickerson Acres, SC

Average humidity in December - Dickerson Acres, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Dickerson Acres, SC

Average rainfall in December - Dickerson Acres, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Dickerson Acres, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Dickerson Acres, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dickerson Acres, SC

Average snowfall in December - Dickerson Acres, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dickerson Acres, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Dickerson Acres, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 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, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dickerson Acres, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dickerson Acres, 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 1min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dickerson Acres, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Dickerson Acres, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dickerson Acres, SC

Average UV index in December - Dickerson Acres, 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
Dickerson Acres, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Dickerson Acres, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Dickerson Acres, SC

Average visibility in December - Dickerson Acres, SC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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