December weather forecast
Tatum, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Tatum, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 55°F (12.8°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) in November to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). In the month of December, Tatum witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

May, August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Tatum, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tatum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Tatum, in December, during 0.1 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Tatum, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.8 days and aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) 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 7:07 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Tatum, in December, the average high-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

May, August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tatum?

In Tatum, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tatum, in December, snow falls for 0.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) 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 Tatum have in December?

In Tatum, South Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Tatum, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Tatum have in December?

In Tatum, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Tatum, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Tatum, SC

Average pressure in December - Tatum, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tatum, SC

Average wind speed in December - Tatum, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Tatum, SC

Average humidity in December - Tatum, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August, September and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Tatum, SC

Average rainfall in December - Tatum, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Tatum, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Tatum, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tatum, SC

Average snowfall in December - Tatum, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tatum, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Tatum, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 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
Tatum, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tatum, 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 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tatum, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Tatum, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Tatum, SC

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Tatum, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Tatum, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Tatum, SC

Average visibility in December - Tatum, 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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