December weather forecast
Ridge Spring, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.1°F (13.4°C) and min 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's enjoyable 61.9°F (16.6°C) to a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C). Throughout December, Ridge Spring witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ridge Spring, there are 1.2 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Ridge Spring?

Ridge Spring in December has an average high-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ridge Spring, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ridge Spring, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

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?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ridge Spring have in December?

In Ridge Spring, the average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Ridge Spring, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ridge Spring is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ridge Spring, SC

Average temperature in December - Ridge Spring, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Ridge Spring, SC

Average pressure in December - Ridge Spring, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Ridge Spring, SC

Average wind speed in December - Ridge Spring, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

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

Average humidity in December
Ridge Spring, SC

Average humidity in December - Ridge Spring, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Ridge Spring, SC

Average rainfall in December - Ridge Spring, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Ridge Spring, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Ridge Spring, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ridge Spring, SC

Average snowfall in December - Ridge Spring, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ridge Spring, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Ridge Spring, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 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
Ridge Spring, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridge Spring, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ridge Spring, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Ridge Spring, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ridge Spring, SC

Average UV index in December - Ridge Spring, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ridge Spring, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Ridge Spring, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Ridge Spring, SC

Average visibility in December - Ridge Spring, 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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