December weather forecast
Fork, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fork, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

Fork records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in November to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature in Fork dips to a wintry 41°F (5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Fork is 77%.

Rainfall

In Fork, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.8 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Fork, South Carolina. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Fork, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.4 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fork, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 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.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Fork, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fork in December?

During December, Fork experiences an average high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low-temperature of 41°F (5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fork?

In Fork, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Fork in December?

In Fork, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Fork?

December is the first month it typically snows in Fork, South Carolina. 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 Fork?

The month with the shortest days in Fork is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Fork?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fork?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 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 in Fork?

The months with the least sunshine in Fork are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fork have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fork?

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

Average temperature in December - Fork, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°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 (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°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 (36.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Fork, SC

Average pressure in December - Fork, 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
Fork, SC

Average wind speed in December - Fork, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Fork, SC

Average humidity in December - Fork, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Fork, SC

Average rainfall in December - Fork, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Fork, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Fork, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fork, SC

Average snowfall in December - Fork, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fork, SC

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.6 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
Fork, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fork, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fork, SC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Fork, SC

Average UV index in December - Fork, 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
Fork, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Fork, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Fork, SC

Average visibility in December - Fork, 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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