December weather forecast
Gaston, SC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gaston, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 57°F (13.9°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Gaston records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C) in November to a mild 57°F (13.9°C). During December, Gaston records an average temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) at night.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Gaston, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Gaston. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Gaston, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.6 days and aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) 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 December in Gaston, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Gaston?

During December, Gaston experiences an average high-temperature of 57°F (13.9°C) and a low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Gaston?

The most humid month in Gaston is December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in Gaston?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Gaston?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Gaston. Rain falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Gaston in December?

In Gaston, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Gaston?

December is the first month it typically snows in Gaston. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gaston?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gaston.

How many hours of daylight does Gaston have in December?

In December, the average day length in Gaston is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gaston?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gaston, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gaston?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Gaston have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gaston, South Carolina, is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gaston?

The months with the lowest UV index in Gaston are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Gaston?

In Gaston, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gaston, SC

Average temperature in December - Gaston, SC
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gaston, SC

Average pressure in December - Gaston, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gaston, SC

Average wind speed in December - Gaston, SC
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gaston, SC

Average humidity in December - Gaston, SC
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gaston, SC

Average rainfall in December - Gaston, SC
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gaston, SC

Average rainfall days in December - Gaston, SC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gaston, SC

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gaston, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gaston, SC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gaston, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gaston, SC

Average sunshine days in December - Gaston, SC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gaston, SC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gaston, SC

Average cloud cover in December - Gaston, 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 October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Gaston, SC

Average visibility in December - Gaston, 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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