December weather forecast
Minturn, SC

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

In Minturn, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C) to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). An average nighttime temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

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. In Minturn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.1 days and collects up to 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation.

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. Throughout the year, there are 1.6 snowfall days, and 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Minturn, 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 Minturn, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 55.4°F (13°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated 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 Minturn, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Minturn?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Minturn?

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

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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Minturn, SC

Average temperature in December - Minturn, 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
Minturn, SC

Average pressure in December - Minturn, 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
Minturn, SC

Average wind speed in December - Minturn, 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
Minturn, SC

Average humidity in December - Minturn, 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
Minturn, SC

Average rainfall in December - Minturn, 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
Minturn, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Minturn, 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
Minturn, SC

Average snowfall in December - Minturn, 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
Minturn, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Minturn, 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
Minturn, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Minturn, 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
Minturn, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Minturn, 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
Minturn, SC

Average UV index in December - Minturn, 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
Minturn, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Minturn, 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
Minturn, SC

Average visibility in December - Minturn, 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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