December weather forecast
Marion, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Marion, is still a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average high of 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a still refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C). During the month of December, Marion's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Marion, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171 rainfall days, and 34.29" (871mm) 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 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Marion, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.6 days and aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Marion, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

Marion in December has an average high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°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 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Marion, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) 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 Marion have in December?

In Marion, South Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Marion have in December?

In Marion, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Marion?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Marion, SC

Average temperature in December - Marion, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°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 (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Marion, SC

Average pressure in December - Marion, 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
Marion, SC

Average wind speed in December - Marion, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Marion, SC

Average humidity in December - Marion, 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
Marion, SC

Average rainfall in December - Marion, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Marion, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Marion, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Marion, SC

Average snowfall in December - Marion, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Marion, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Marion, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.7 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
Marion, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Marion, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Marion, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Marion, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Marion, SC

Average UV index in December - Marion, 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
Marion, SC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Marion, SC

Average visibility in December - Marion, 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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