Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 38.5°F (3.6°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In The Shoals, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. In The Shoals, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.3 days and collects up to 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.1h 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. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
The Shoals, SC
- Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).
Average pressure in December
The Shoals, 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
The Shoals, SC
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
The Shoals, 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
The Shoals, SC
- Average rainfall in December: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
The Shoals, SC
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
The Shoals, SC
- Average snowfall in December: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
The Shoals, SC
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
The Shoals, 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 1min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
The Shoals, SC
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
The Shoals, SC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
The Shoals, SC
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
The Shoals, SC
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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