December weather forecast
Riverland, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Riverland, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

The transition into December shows a subtle variation to a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) from November's 65.8°F (18.8°C) in the average high-temperature. Throughout December, Riverland encounters an average temperature drop to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Riverland, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Riverland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.3 days and collects up to 10" (254mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. In Riverland, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.3 days.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Riverland.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Riverland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Riverland, records 60.6°F (15.9°C), while the low-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Riverland, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Riverland, during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

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

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.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Riverland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Riverland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Riverland, SC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 51.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Riverland, SC

Average pressure in December - Riverland, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Riverland, SC

Average wind speed in December - Riverland, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Riverland, SC

Average humidity in December - Riverland, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Riverland, SC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Riverland, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Riverland, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.2 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Riverland, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riverland, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Riverland, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Riverland, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Riverland, SC

Average UV index in December - Riverland, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 4

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

Average cloud cover in December
Riverland, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Riverland, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Riverland, SC

Average visibility in December - Riverland, 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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