December weather forecast
Gold Cup Springs, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Gold Cup Springs, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

Gold Cup Springs experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.6 rainfall days, and 39.13" (994mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.9 snowfall days, and 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during December morphs into the following directions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature during December is 60.6°F (15.9°C) and the low-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Gold Cup Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Gold Cup Springs is 10h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Gold Cup Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average temperature in December - Gold Cup Springs, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.6°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 (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average pressure in December - Gold Cup Springs, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average wind speed in December - Gold Cup Springs, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average humidity in December - Gold Cup Springs, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average rainfall in December - Gold Cup Springs, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Gold Cup Springs, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average snowfall in December - Gold Cup Springs, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Gold Cup Springs, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and 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
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gold Cup Springs, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Gold Cup Springs, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average UV index in December - Gold Cup Springs, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 4

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

Average cloud cover in December
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Gold Cup Springs, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

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

Average visibility in December
Gold Cup Springs, SC

Average visibility in December - Gold Cup Springs, 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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