December weather forecast
Pickens, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pickens, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

Pickens in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Nighttime temperature in Pickens dips to a mean of 37.8°F (3.2°C) during December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Pickens. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Pickens, South Carolina. December is the month with the most snowfall in Pickens. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pickens is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Pickens, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024 | Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Pickens?

In Pickens, 52.7°F (11.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.8°F (3.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Pickens?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month in Pickens, South Carolina.

What is the average humidity in December in Pickens?

In Pickens, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Pickens?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Pickens in December?

In Pickens, South Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Pickens?

The month with the most snowfall in Pickens, South Carolina, is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Pickens in December?

In Pickens, South Carolina, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pickens?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pickens have in December?

In December, the average day length in Pickens is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Pickens?

On the first day of December in Pickens, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Pickens?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Pickens?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Pickens?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Pickens?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pickens, SC

Average temperature in December - Pickens, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Pickens, SC

Average pressure in December - Pickens, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pickens, SC

Average wind speed in December - Pickens, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Pickens, SC

Average humidity in December - Pickens, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Pickens, SC

Average rainfall in December - Pickens, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Pickens, SC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pickens, SC

Average snowfall in December - Pickens, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pickens, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Pickens, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Pickens, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pickens, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pickens, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Pickens, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Pickens, SC

Average UV index in December - Pickens, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pickens, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Pickens, 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 27).

Average visibility in December
Pickens, SC

Average visibility in December - Pickens, 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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