December weather forecast
Sherwood Forest, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sherwood Forest, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) at night.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h 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 in Sherwood Forest. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 21, 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 Sherwood Forest, is 52.9°F (11.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Sherwood Forest?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sherwood Forest, South Carolina, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

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.

When does it start to snow in Sherwood Forest?

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?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sherwood Forest have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 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?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Sherwood Forest have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sherwood Forest?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Sherwood Forest, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average temperature in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average pressure in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average wind speed in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average humidity in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average rainfall in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average snowfall in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average UV index in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Sherwood Forest, 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
Sherwood Forest, SC

Average visibility in December - Sherwood Forest, 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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