December weather forecast
Fountain Inn, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fountain Inn, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Fountain Inn. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fountain Inn in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fountain Inn, records 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Fountain Inn?

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

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fountain Inn, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fountain Inn, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fountain Inn have in December?

In Fountain Inn, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Fountain Inn, 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
Fountain Inn, SC

Average temperature in December - Fountain Inn, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Fountain Inn, SC

Average pressure in December - Fountain Inn, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fountain Inn, SC

Average wind speed in December - Fountain Inn, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Fountain Inn, SC

Average humidity in December - Fountain Inn, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Fountain Inn, SC

Average rainfall in December - Fountain Inn, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Fountain Inn, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Fountain Inn, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fountain Inn, SC

Average snowfall in December - Fountain Inn, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fountain Inn, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Fountain Inn, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.4 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
Fountain Inn, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fountain Inn, 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: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fountain Inn, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Fountain Inn, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Fountain Inn, SC

Average UV index in December - Fountain Inn, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Fountain Inn, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Fountain Inn, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Fountain Inn, SC

Average visibility in December - Fountain Inn, 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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