December weather forecast
Red Top, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Red Top, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.9°F (7.7°C) and max 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

Red Top's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a still refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). Red Top observes an average low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Red Top, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.6 days and collects up to 39.13" (994mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.9 snowfall days, and 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Red Top, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Red Top, is 60.6°F (15.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Red Top is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Red Top?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Red Top, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Red Top, the average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Red Top, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Red Top, SC

Average temperature in December - Red Top, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Red Top, SC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Red Top, SC

Average wind speed in December - Red Top, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Red Top, SC

Average humidity in December - Red Top, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Red Top, SC

Average rainfall in December - Red Top, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Red Top, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Red Top, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Red Top, SC

Average snowfall in December - Red Top, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Red Top, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Red Top, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 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
Red Top, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Red Top, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Red Top, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Red Top, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Red Top, SC

Average UV index in December - Red Top, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Red Top, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Red Top, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Red Top, SC

Average visibility in December - Red Top, 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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