December weather forecast
Patrick, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Patrick, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Patrick sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C) to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). An average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Patrick, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Patrick, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.5 days and collects up to 28.23" (717mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated. In Patrick, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.9 days and aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Patrick, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures in Patrick vary between a high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Patrick, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Patrick?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Patrick?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Patrick, SC

Average temperature in December - Patrick, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°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 (35.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Patrick, SC

Average pressure in December - Patrick, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Patrick, SC

Average wind speed in December - Patrick, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Patrick, SC

Average humidity in December - Patrick, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Patrick, SC

Average rainfall in December - Patrick, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Patrick, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Patrick, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Patrick, SC

Average snowfall in December - Patrick, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Patrick, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Patrick, 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 and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Patrick, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Patrick, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Patrick, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Patrick, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Patrick, SC

Average UV index in December - Patrick, 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
Patrick, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Patrick, 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 June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Patrick, SC

Average visibility in December - Patrick, 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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