December weather forecast
Lake City, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake City, is still a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.4°F (14.1°C) and an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C) to a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C). Throughout December, Lake City registers a consistent average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lake City, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lake City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.2 days and collects up to 34.06" (865mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Lake City.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C) and a low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Lake City, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Lake City, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Lake City have in December?

In Lake City, the average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Lake City, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Lake City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake City, SC

Average temperature in December - Lake City, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake City, SC

Average pressure in December - Lake City, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lake City, SC

Average wind speed in December - Lake City, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake City, SC

Average humidity in December - Lake City, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake City, SC

Average rainfall in December - Lake City, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake City, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Lake City, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake City, SC

Average snowfall in December - Lake City, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake City, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Lake City, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake City, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake City, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake City, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Lake City, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake City, SC

Average UV index in December - Lake City, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Lake City, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Lake City, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Lake City, SC

Average visibility in December - Lake City, 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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