December weather forecast
Kirkley Mill, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kirkley Mill, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) in November to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in Kirkley Mill, South Carolina, records at an icy 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kirkley Mill, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kirkley Mill, 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 Kirkley Mill. In Kirkley Mill, during December, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Kirkley Mill, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.7 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Kirkley Mill?

The high-temperature, in December, in Kirkley Mill, records 54.5°F (12.5°C), while the low-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kirkley Mill?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in Kirkley Mill in December?

In Kirkley Mill, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Kirkley Mill?

In December, in Kirkley Mill, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kirkley Mill?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Kirkley Mill?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kirkley Mill?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kirkley Mill, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kirkley Mill?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Kirkley Mill, South Carolina.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kirkley Mill?

In Kirkley Mill, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Kirkley Mill?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average temperature in December - Kirkley Mill, 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
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average pressure in December - Kirkley Mill, 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
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average wind speed in December - Kirkley Mill, 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
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average humidity in December - Kirkley Mill, 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
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average rainfall in December - Kirkley Mill, 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
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Kirkley Mill, 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
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average snowfall in December - Kirkley Mill, 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
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Kirkley Mill, 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
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kirkley Mill, 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
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Kirkley Mill, 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
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average UV index in December - Kirkley Mill, 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
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Kirkley Mill, 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
Kirkley Mill, SC

Average visibility in December - Kirkley Mill, 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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