December weather forecast
Shamokin, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shamokin, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a still refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). In December, Shamokin experiences an average nighttime temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Humidity

In Shamokin, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Shamokin, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Shamokin, South Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.1 days and collects up to 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Shamokin, is 55.6°F (13.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Shamokin, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

Does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Shamokin, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shamokin have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Shamokin, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°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 (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Shamokin, SC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shamokin, SC

Average wind speed in December - Shamokin, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Shamokin, SC

Average humidity in December - Shamokin, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Shamokin, SC

Average rainfall in December - Shamokin, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Shamokin, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Shamokin, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shamokin, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shamokin, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Shamokin, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shamokin, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shamokin, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Shamokin, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Shamokin, SC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shamokin, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Shamokin, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

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

Average visibility in December
Shamokin, SC

Average visibility in December - Shamokin, 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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