December weather forecast
Riverbend, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Riverbend, is still a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and an average low of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a still refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 45.9°F (7.7°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Riverbend, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.6 rainfall days, and 39.13" (994mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. 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

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in December leads to these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Riverbend in December has an average high-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 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 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?

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?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 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?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Riverbend have in December?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Riverbend, SC

Average temperature in December - Riverbend, 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
Riverbend, SC

Average pressure in December - Riverbend, 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
Riverbend, SC

Average wind speed in December - Riverbend, 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
Riverbend, SC

Average humidity in December - Riverbend, 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
Riverbend, SC

Average rainfall in December - Riverbend, 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
Riverbend, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Riverbend, 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
Riverbend, SC

Average snowfall in December - Riverbend, 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
Riverbend, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Riverbend, 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
Riverbend, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riverbend, 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
Riverbend, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Riverbend, 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
Riverbend, SC

Average UV index in December - Riverbend, 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
Riverbend, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Riverbend, 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
Riverbend, SC

Average visibility in December - Riverbend, 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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