December weather forecast
Forest Acres, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest Acres, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.1°F (5.6°C) and max 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from an enjoyable 62.6°F (17°C) in November to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). Forest Acres's temperature lowers to a mean of 42.1°F (5.6°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Forest Acres, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Forest Acres, there are 0.7 snowfall days, and 0.63" (16mm) 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 7:11 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Forest Acres, is 56.5°F (13.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 42.1°F (5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Forest Acres?

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 Forest Acres?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:25 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 many hours of sunshine does Forest Acres have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Forest Acres, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Forest Acres, SC

Average temperature in December - Forest Acres, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°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 (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Forest Acres, SC

Average pressure in December - Forest Acres, 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
Forest Acres, SC

Average wind speed in December - Forest Acres, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Forest Acres, SC

Average humidity in December - Forest Acres, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July and November (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Forest Acres, SC

Average rainfall in December - Forest Acres, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Forest Acres, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Forest Acres, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forest Acres, SC

Average snowfall in December - Forest Acres, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forest Acres, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Forest Acres, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 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
Forest Acres, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest 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 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
Forest Acres, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Forest Acres, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Forest Acres, SC

Average UV index in December - Forest Acres, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Forest Acres, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Forest Acres, 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 October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Forest Acres, SC

Average visibility in December - Forest Acres, 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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