December weather forecast
West Pelzer, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Pelzer, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

West Pelzer in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C) in November to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). West Pelzer's nighttime temperature in December falls 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 West Pelzer, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 4.02" (102mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Pelzer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.8 days and collects up to 38.35" (974mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in West Pelzer. In West Pelzer, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In West Pelzer, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.5 days and aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) 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 7:19 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in West Pelzer is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in West Pelzer is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In West Pelzer, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
West Pelzer, SC

Average temperature in December - West Pelzer, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°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
West Pelzer, SC

Average pressure in December - West Pelzer, 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
West Pelzer, SC

Average wind speed in December - West Pelzer, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
West Pelzer, SC

Average humidity in December - West Pelzer, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
West Pelzer, SC

Average rainfall in December - West Pelzer, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
West Pelzer, SC

Average rainfall days in December - West Pelzer, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Pelzer, SC

Average snowfall in December - West Pelzer, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Pelzer, SC

Average snowfall days in December - West Pelzer, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
West Pelzer, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Pelzer, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Pelzer, SC

Average sunshine days in December - West Pelzer, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
West Pelzer, SC

Average UV index in December - West Pelzer, 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
West Pelzer, SC

Average cloud cover in December - West Pelzer, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
West Pelzer, SC

Average visibility in December - West Pelzer, 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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