December weather forecast
Santee, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Santee, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.8°F (6°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C) in November to a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C). During December, Santee experiences an average low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Santee, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.1 rainfall days, and 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Santee, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, in Santee, the average high-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Santee?

In Santee, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Santee, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Santee have in December?

In Santee, the average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Santee?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Santee, SC

Average temperature in December - Santee, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.1°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 (54.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Santee, SC

Average pressure in December - Santee, 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
Santee, SC

Average wind speed in December - Santee, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Santee, SC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August, September and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Santee, SC

Average rainfall in December - Santee, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Santee, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Santee, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Santee, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Santee, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Santee, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santee, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santee, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Santee, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Santee, SC

Average UV index in December - Santee, 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, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Santee, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Santee, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Santee, SC

Average visibility in December - Santee, 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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