December weather forecast
Great Falls, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Great Falls, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C) in November to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Great Falls experiences a nighttime temperature average of 40.1°F (4.5°C) during December.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months in Great Falls.

Rainfall

In Great Falls, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.5 rainfall days, and 29.53" (750mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Great Falls, in December, snow falls for 0.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Great Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.2 days and aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Great Falls.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Great Falls is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Great Falls?

December temperatures in Great Falls, South Carolina, vary between a high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Great Falls?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months in Great Falls, South Carolina.

What is the average humidity in December in Great Falls?

The average relative humidity in December in Great Falls, South Carolina, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Great Falls in December?

In Great Falls, South Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Great Falls?

In Great Falls, South Carolina, in December, during 0.2 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Great Falls?

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

How many hours of daylight does Great Falls have in December?

In Great Falls, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Great Falls?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Great Falls?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Great Falls have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Great Falls is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Great Falls?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Great Falls is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Great Falls, SC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Great Falls, SC

Average pressure in December - Great Falls, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Great Falls, SC

Average wind speed in December - Great Falls, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Great Falls, SC

Average humidity in December - Great Falls, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Great Falls, SC

Average rainfall in December - Great Falls, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Great Falls, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Great Falls, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Great Falls, SC

Average snowfall in December - Great Falls, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Great Falls, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Great Falls, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Great Falls, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Great Falls, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Great Falls, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Great Falls, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Great Falls, SC

Average UV index in December - Great Falls, 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
Great Falls, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Great Falls, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Great Falls, SC

Average visibility in December - Great Falls, 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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