December weather forecast
Gaines Crossroads, SC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Gaines Crossroads, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). An average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gaines Crossroads, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. In Gaines Crossroads, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146 days and collects up to 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Gaines Crossroads, snow does not fall in April through December.

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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Gaines Crossroads.

UV index

In Gaines Crossroads, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and a low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°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 is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gaines Crossroads, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through December are months without snowfall in Gaines Crossroads.

Does it snow in December?

In Gaines Crossroads, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

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 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Gaines Crossroads have in December?

In Gaines Crossroads, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average temperature in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average pressure in December - Gaines Crossroads, 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
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average wind speed in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average humidity in December - Gaines Crossroads, 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
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average rainfall in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average snowfall in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average snowfall days in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 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
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gaines Crossroads, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average UV index in December - Gaines Crossroads, SC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Gaines Crossroads, 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 October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Gaines Crossroads, SC

Average visibility in December - Gaines Crossroads, 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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