December weather forecast
Higgins, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Higgins, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.2°F (12.9°C) and min 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C) in November to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). Higgins's average low-temperature in December is measured at an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Higgins is December, when the rain falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Higgins, South Carolina, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Higgins, South Carolina, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Higgins is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Higgins in December?

In Higgins, 55.2°F (12.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.3°F (4.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Higgins?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Higgins?

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

What is the wettest month in Higgins?

The month with the most rainfall in Higgins, South Carolina, is December, when the rain falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Higgins?

In Higgins, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Higgins?

In Higgins, South Carolina, snow does not fall in April through December.

Does it snow in Higgins in December?

In Higgins, South Carolina, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Higgins?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Higgins?

The average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Higgins?

On the first day of December in Higgins, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Higgins?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Higgins?

In Higgins, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

How high is the UV index in December in Higgins?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Higgins, SC

Average temperature in December - Higgins, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°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 (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Higgins, SC

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Higgins, SC

Average wind speed in December - Higgins, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Higgins, SC

Average humidity in December - Higgins, 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
Higgins, SC

Average rainfall in December - Higgins, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Higgins, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Higgins, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Higgins, SC

Average snowfall in December - Higgins, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Higgins, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Higgins, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Higgins, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Higgins, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Higgins, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Higgins, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Higgins, SC

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

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 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Higgins, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Higgins, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Higgins, SC

Average visibility in December - Higgins, 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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