December weather forecast
Gilgal, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Gilgal, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.7°F (4.3°C) and max 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights in Gilgal, South Carolina, is a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gilgal, South Carolina, are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Gilgal. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Gilgal, during the entire year, snow falls for 2 days and aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Gilgal, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gilgal in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gilgal, records 54.5°F (12.5°C), while the low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Gilgal?

December is the most humid month in Gilgal, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Gilgal?

The average relative humidity in December in Gilgal, South Carolina, is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Gilgal?

The month with the most rainfall in Gilgal, South Carolina, is December, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Gilgal in December?

In Gilgal, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Gilgal?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gilgal?

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

How many hours of daylight does Gilgal have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gilgal?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gilgal?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Gilgal?

The average sunshine duration in December in Gilgal, South Carolina, is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Gilgal?

In Gilgal, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gilgal, SC

Average temperature in December - Gilgal, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilgal, SC

Average pressure in December - Gilgal, 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
Gilgal, SC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilgal, SC

Average humidity in December - Gilgal, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilgal, SC

Average rainfall in December - Gilgal, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilgal, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Gilgal, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilgal, SC

Average snowfall in December - Gilgal, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gilgal, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Gilgal, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Gilgal, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilgal, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gilgal, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Gilgal, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilgal, SC

Average UV index in December - Gilgal, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gilgal, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Gilgal, 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
Gilgal, SC

Average visibility in December - Gilgal, SC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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