December weather forecast
Simpsonville, SC

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Weather in December

December in Simpsonville, South Carolina welcomes the true winter season. The temperature drops considerably from November, with typical high and low temperatures being 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C) respectively. The days remain short and nights long, giving residents a preview of the year-end festivities. With just 9.9 daylight hours, the city lights up with holiday decorations to combat the early darkness. As the coldest month next to January, Simpsonville bundles up to end the year on a chilly note.

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). In the month of December, Simpsonville's average low-temperature falls to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) 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 7:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Simpsonville is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Simpsonville in December?

Simpsonville 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. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°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?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Simpsonville?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Simpsonville, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 4.09" (104mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Simpsonville, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Simpsonville, the average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Simpsonville?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:28 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 Simpsonville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Simpsonville, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°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 (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Simpsonville, SC

Average pressure in December - Simpsonville, 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
Simpsonville, SC

Average wind speed in December - Simpsonville, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Simpsonville, SC

Average humidity in December - Simpsonville, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Simpsonville, SC

Average rainfall in December - Simpsonville, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Simpsonville, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Simpsonville, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Simpsonville, SC

Average snowfall in December - Simpsonville, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Simpsonville, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Simpsonville, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.4 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
Simpsonville, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Simpsonville, 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
Simpsonville, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Simpsonville, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Simpsonville, SC

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Simpsonville, SC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Simpsonville, SC

Average visibility in December - Simpsonville, 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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