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United StatesThe weather in December in South Carolina
It's cool to moderate in December in South Carolina with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 9°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in South Carolina. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for South Carolina, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 27°C in 2021, South Carolina reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -11°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in December for South Carolina
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in South Carolina. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| South Carolina | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 122 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in South Carolina with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 16°C, with nights around 5°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in South Carolina is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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The climate in South Carolina is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in South Carolina to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in South Carolina, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in South Carolina
Temperature in December in South Carolina over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in South Carolina, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in South Carolina
Total precipitation in December in South Carolina over the years
Daily UV index in December in South Carolina
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in South Carolina, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in South Carolina by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Carolina. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.