December weather forecast
Rains, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rains, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C) in November to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rains, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 34.29" (871mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Rains. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Rains, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.6 days and aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Rains, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically 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?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rains have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rains?

In Rains, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Rains, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°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 (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Rains, SC

Average pressure in December - Rains, 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
Rains, SC

Average wind speed in December - Rains, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Rains, SC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Rains, SC

Average rainfall in December - Rains, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Rains, SC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rains, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rains, SC

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.7 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
Rains, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rains, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rains, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Rains, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Rains, SC

Average UV index in December - Rains, 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
Rains, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Rains, 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 October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Rains, SC

Average visibility in December - Rains, 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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