December weather forecast
Southern Shops, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Southern Shops, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.5°F (11.4°C) and min 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). Southern Shops's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Southern Shops. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) 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 7:18 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Southern Shops, 52.5°F (11.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Southern Shops?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Southern Shops, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Southern Shops?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Southern Shops, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Southern Shops, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Southern Shops?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Southern Shops, the average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°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 (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Southern Shops, SC

Average pressure in December - Southern Shops, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Southern Shops, SC

Average wind speed in December - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Southern Shops, SC

Average humidity in December - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Southern Shops, SC

Average rainfall in December - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Southern Shops, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Southern Shops, SC

Average snowfall in December - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Southern Shops, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Southern Shops, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Southern Shops, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Southern Shops, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Southern Shops, SC

Average UV index in December - Southern Shops, 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
Southern Shops, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Southern Shops, SC

Average visibility in December - Southern Shops, 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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