December weather forecast
Dillon, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dillon, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

In Dillon, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from an enjoyable 61.9°F (16.6°C) in November to a still refreshing 55.4°F (13°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Dillon is 76%.

Rainfall

In Dillon, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dillon, South Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.1 days and collects up to 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.6 snowfall days, and 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Dillon, is 55.4°F (13°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Dillon, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dillon, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dillon have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dillon?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dillon, SC

Average temperature in December - Dillon, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°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 (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Dillon, SC

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

Average wind speed in December
Dillon, SC

Average wind speed in December - Dillon, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Dillon, SC

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Dillon, SC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Dillon, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Dillon, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dillon, SC

Average snowfall in December - Dillon, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dillon, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 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
Dillon, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dillon, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dillon, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Dillon, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Dillon, SC

Average UV index in December - Dillon, 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
Dillon, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Dillon, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Dillon, SC

Average visibility in December - Dillon, 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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