December weather forecast
South Sumter, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Sumter, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.3°F (13.5°C) and min 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C) to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). South Sumter usually reports an average low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated. In South Sumter, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.3 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for South Sumter in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in South Sumter, is 56.3°F (13.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In South Sumter, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.1 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is 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.

How many hours of daylight does South Sumter have in December?

In South Sumter, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
South Sumter, SC

Average temperature in December - South Sumter, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

Average pressure in December
South Sumter, SC

Average pressure in December - South Sumter, 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
South Sumter, SC

Average wind speed in December - South Sumter, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
South Sumter, SC

Average humidity in December - South Sumter, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

Average rainfall in December
South Sumter, SC

Average rainfall in December - South Sumter, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
South Sumter, SC

Average rainfall days in December - South Sumter, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Sumter, SC

Average snowfall in December - South Sumter, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Sumter, SC

Average snowfall days in December - South Sumter, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 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
South Sumter, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Sumter, 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: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Sumter, SC

Average sunshine days in December - South Sumter, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
South Sumter, SC

Average UV index in December - South Sumter, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
South Sumter, SC

Average cloud cover in December - South Sumter, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
South Sumter, SC

Average visibility in December - South Sumter, 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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