December weather forecast
Palmerville, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Palmerville, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C) to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). Palmerville experiences an average temperature drop to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Palmerville, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 4.69" (119mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 179.5 rainfall days, and 40.79" (1036mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February 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. Throughout the year, there are 1 snowfall days, and 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Palmerville is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Palmerville, South Carolina, during December are 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

August and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Palmerville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 4.69" (119mm) of precipitation is 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 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Palmerville?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Palmerville?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmerville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Palmerville, SC

Average temperature in December - Palmerville, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Palmerville, SC

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Palmerville, SC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Palmerville, SC

Average humidity in December - Palmerville, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Palmerville, SC

Average rainfall in December - Palmerville, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Palmerville, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Palmerville, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palmerville, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Palmerville, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 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
Palmerville, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmerville, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palmerville, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Palmerville, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Palmerville, SC

Average UV index in December - Palmerville, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Palmerville, SC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Palmerville, SC

Average visibility in December - Palmerville, 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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