December weather forecast
Ruffin, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ruffin, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average high of 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) in November to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). Ruffin's temperature drops to an average low of 44.1°F (6.7°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ruffin, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Ruffin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.7 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ruffin, is 60.1°F (15.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 44.1°F (6.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Ruffin, South Carolina, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Ruffin, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Ruffin have in December?

In Ruffin, South Carolina, the average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Ruffin, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Ruffin?

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

Average temperature in December - Ruffin, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Ruffin, SC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ruffin, SC

Average wind speed in December - Ruffin, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Ruffin, SC

Average humidity in December - Ruffin, 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, March and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Ruffin, SC

Average rainfall in December - Ruffin, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Ruffin, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Ruffin, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ruffin, SC

Average snowfall in December - Ruffin, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ruffin, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 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
Ruffin, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ruffin, 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 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ruffin, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Ruffin, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ruffin, SC

Average UV index in December - Ruffin, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ruffin, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Ruffin, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Ruffin, SC

Average visibility in December - Ruffin, SC
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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