December weather forecast
Harpers Ridge, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Harpers Ridge, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Harpers Ridge records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's mild 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). Harpers Ridge's temperature drops to an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Harpers Ridge, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.2 rainfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Harpers Ridge?

Harpers Ridge in December has an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°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 December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Harpers Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Harpers Ridge. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

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?

In Harpers Ridge, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 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 Harpers Ridge have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Harpers Ridge is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average temperature in December - Harpers Ridge, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°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 (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average pressure in December - Harpers Ridge, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average wind speed in December - Harpers Ridge, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average humidity in December - Harpers Ridge, 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
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average rainfall in December - Harpers Ridge, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Harpers Ridge, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average snowfall in December - Harpers Ridge, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Harpers Ridge, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 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, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harpers Ridge, 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
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Harpers Ridge, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average UV index in December - Harpers Ridge, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Harpers Ridge, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Harpers Ridge, SC

Average visibility in December - Harpers Ridge, 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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