December weather forecast
Sandy Springs, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Sandy Springs, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.5°F (3.6°C) and max 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's mild 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). Sandy Springs observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Sandy Springs, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sandy Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.2 days and collects up to 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

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 7:20 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Sandy Springs in December has an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°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?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sandy Springs, South Carolina, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sandy Springs, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sandy Springs have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sandy Springs?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 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 Sandy Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Sandy Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average temperature in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average pressure in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average wind speed in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average humidity in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average rainfall in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average snowfall in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Sandy Springs, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sandy Springs, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average UV index in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Sandy Springs, SC

Average visibility in December - Sandy Springs, 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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