December weather forecast
Little Rock, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Little Rock, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a refreshing 61.9°F (16.6°C) in November to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Little Rock, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Little Rock, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.6 days and aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Little Rock, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 55.4°F (13°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Little Rock, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Little Rock have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Little Rock is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Little Rock, SC

Average temperature in December - Little Rock, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Little Rock, SC

Average pressure in December - Little Rock, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Little Rock, SC

Average wind speed in December - Little Rock, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Little Rock, SC

Average humidity in December - Little Rock, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

Average rainfall in December
Little Rock, SC

Average rainfall in December - Little Rock, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Little Rock, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Little Rock, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Little Rock, SC

Average snowfall in December - Little Rock, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Little Rock, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Little Rock, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 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
Little Rock, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Little Rock, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Little Rock, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Little Rock, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Little Rock, SC

Average UV index in December - Little Rock, 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
Little Rock, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Little Rock, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Little Rock, SC

Average visibility in December - Little Rock, 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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