December weather forecast
East Sumter, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in East Sumter, is still a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from an enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C) in November to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). East Sumter in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

In East Sumter, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In East Sumter, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.3 snowfall days, and 1.06" (27mm) 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 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, in East Sumter, the average high-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In East Sumter, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In East Sumter, South Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In East Sumter, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) 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 East Sumter have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in East Sumter, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In East Sumter, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
East Sumter, SC

Average temperature in December - East Sumter, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

Average pressure in December
East Sumter, SC

Average pressure in December - East Sumter, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
East Sumter, SC

Average wind speed in December - East Sumter, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
East Sumter, SC

Average humidity in December - East Sumter, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

Average rainfall in December
East Sumter, SC

Average rainfall in December - East Sumter, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
East Sumter, SC

Average rainfall days in December - East Sumter, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Sumter, SC

Average snowfall in December - East Sumter, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Sumter, SC

Average snowfall days in December - East Sumter, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 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
East Sumter, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Sumter, 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 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Sumter, SC

Average sunshine days in December - East Sumter, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
East Sumter, SC

Average UV index in December - East Sumter, 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
East Sumter, SC

Average cloud cover in December - East Sumter, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

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

Average visibility in December
East Sumter, SC

Average visibility in December - East Sumter, 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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