December weather forecast
Lake Wylie, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Wylie, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) in November to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). In Lake Wylie, December nights cool down to an average of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Lake Wylie, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lake Wylie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.2 days and collects up to 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lake Wylie, in December, during 10 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Lake Wylie, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Wylie have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lake Wylie is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Wylie, SC

Average temperature in December - Lake Wylie, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Wylie, SC

Average pressure in December - Lake Wylie, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lake Wylie, SC

Average wind speed in December - Lake Wylie, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Wylie, SC

Average humidity in December - Lake Wylie, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake Wylie, SC

Average rainfall in December - Lake Wylie, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Wylie, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Wylie, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Wylie, SC

Average snowfall in December - Lake Wylie, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Wylie, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Wylie, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Wylie, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Wylie, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Wylie, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Wylie, SC

Average UV index in December - Lake Wylie, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lake Wylie, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Wylie, 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
Lake Wylie, SC

Average visibility in December - Lake Wylie, 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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