December weather forecast
Westminster, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Westminster, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.9°F (3.3°C) and max 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Westminster records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) in November to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). The low-temperature average for Westminster during December stands at a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Westminster in December has an average high-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month in Westminster.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Westminster is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Westminster, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Westminster. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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?

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 7:21 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Westminster have in December?

In Westminster, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Westminster, SC

Average temperature in December - Westminster, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Westminster, SC

Average pressure in December - Westminster, 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
Westminster, SC

Average wind speed in December - Westminster, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Westminster, SC

Average humidity in December - Westminster, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Westminster, SC

Average rainfall in December - Westminster, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Westminster, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Westminster, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westminster, SC

Average snowfall in December - Westminster, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westminster, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Westminster, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Westminster, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westminster, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westminster, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Westminster, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Westminster, SC

Average UV index in December - Westminster, 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
Westminster, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Westminster, SC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Westminster, SC

Average visibility in December - Westminster, 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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