December weather forecast
Ridgeland, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ridgeland, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 61.5°F (16.4°C) and min 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

Ridgeland's December reports an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C), exhibiting a minor difference from November. Ridgeland records an average temperature drop to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Ridgeland, South Carolina, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.5 rainfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is December. December has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in December interprets into the following advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ridgeland in December?

The high-temperature in Ridgeland during December is 61.5°F (16.4°C) and the low-temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ridgeland, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start snowing in Ridgeland?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Ridgeland, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Ridgeland.

How many hours of sunshine does Ridgeland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Ridgeland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value 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
Ridgeland, SC

Average temperature in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average pressure in December - Ridgeland, 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
Ridgeland, SC

Average wind speed in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Ridgeland, SC

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average rainfall in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.8 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Ridgeland, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 6min).

  • 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
Ridgeland, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average UV index in December - Ridgeland, 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
Ridgeland, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgeland, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Ridgeland, SC

Average visibility in December - Ridgeland, 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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