December weather forecast
Effingham, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Effingham, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from an enjoyable 62.1°F (16.7°C) to a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C). The low-temperature average for Effingham during December stands at an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Effingham, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Effingham, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Effingham, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.9 snowfall days, and 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Effingham, 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 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Effingham, South Carolina, is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 56.1°F (13.4°C) and the low-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Effingham, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Effingham, in December, during 0.1 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Effingham, South Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, 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 many hours of sunshine does Effingham have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Effingham, SC

Average temperature in December - Effingham, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in December
Effingham, SC

Average pressure in December - Effingham, 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
Effingham, SC

Average wind speed in December - Effingham, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Effingham, SC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Effingham, SC

Average rainfall in December - Effingham, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Effingham, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Effingham, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Effingham, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Effingham, SC

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Effingham, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Effingham, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Effingham, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Effingham, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Effingham, SC

Average UV index in December - Effingham, 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
Effingham, SC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Effingham, SC

Average visibility in December - Effingham, 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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