December weather forecast
Kirkwood, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kirkwood, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average high of 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C). Kirkwood's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Kirkwood is 74%.

Rainfall

In Kirkwood, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kirkwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.1 days and collects up to 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Kirkwood, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Kirkwood is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Kirkwood, South Carolina, are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Kirkwood?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kirkwood?

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

How much does it rain in Kirkwood in December?

In Kirkwood, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Kirkwood?

In Kirkwood, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in Kirkwood in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Kirkwood?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kirkwood have in December?

The average day length in December in Kirkwood, South Carolina, is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kirkwood?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kirkwood, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Kirkwood?

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kirkwood?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kirkwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kirkwood, South Carolina, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kirkwood, SC

Average temperature in December - Kirkwood, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Kirkwood, SC

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

Average wind speed in December
Kirkwood, SC

Average wind speed in December - Kirkwood, 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 (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Kirkwood, SC

Average humidity in December - Kirkwood, 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 and November (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Kirkwood, SC

Average rainfall in December - Kirkwood, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Kirkwood, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Kirkwood, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kirkwood, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kirkwood, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Kirkwood, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kirkwood, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kirkwood, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kirkwood, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Kirkwood, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Kirkwood, SC

Average UV index in December - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Kirkwood, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Kirkwood, SC

Average visibility in December - Kirkwood, 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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