December weather forecast
Sharon, SC

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). In Sharon, an average nighttime temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) 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 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Sharon 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). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sharon, South Carolina, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) 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 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sharon have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sharon, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Sharon is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sharon have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sharon is 5.3h.

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 in Sharon.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sharon, SC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sharon, SC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sharon, SC

Average wind speed in December - Sharon, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sharon, SC

Average humidity in December - Sharon, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Sharon, SC

Average rainfall in December - Sharon, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Sharon, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Sharon, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sharon, SC

Average snowfall in December - Sharon, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sharon, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Sharon, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sharon, SC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sharon, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Sharon, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Sharon, SC

Average UV index in December - Sharon, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sharon, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Sharon, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Sharon, SC

Average visibility in December - Sharon, 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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