December weather forecast
Pickens, SC

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). In December, Pickens experiences an average nighttime temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

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.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) 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 7:20 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

December has the least sunshine of the year, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Pickens, is 52.7°F (11.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.8°F (3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the rainiest 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 many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall 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 December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pickens have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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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