December weather forecast
Kershaw, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Kershaw, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.5°F (4.7°C) and max 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in November to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Humidity

In Kershaw, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Kershaw, South Carolina, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kershaw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.3 days and collects up to 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kershaw, in December, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kershaw, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.7 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) 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 7:11 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kershaw in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kershaw, in December, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kershaw have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Kershaw, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 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 Kershaw have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kershaw, SC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Kershaw, SC

Average pressure in December - Kershaw, 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
Kershaw, SC

Average wind speed in December - Kershaw, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Kershaw, SC

Average humidity in December - Kershaw, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, July and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kershaw, SC

Average rainfall in December - Kershaw, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Kershaw, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Kershaw, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kershaw, SC

Average snowfall in December - Kershaw, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kershaw, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Kershaw, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 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
Kershaw, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kershaw, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kershaw, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Kershaw, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Kershaw, SC

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kershaw, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Kershaw, 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
Kershaw, SC

Average visibility in December - Kershaw, 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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