South Carolina in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in South Carolina in december 2024
The weather in South Carolina in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather 23.1cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
20%
15%
10%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
20%
19%
9%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
22%
15%
11%
Weather at 3am
47°F
42%
20%
14%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in South Carolina in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in South Carolina in december.
The climate of South Carolina in december is tolerable
the weather in South Carolina in december is relatively dry (with 5.3in of rainfall over 5 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.8in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location the month of december, but it is liveable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 58°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in South Carolina is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in South Carolina in the month of december with a maximum record of 77°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 4 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 13% of the month.
On average, in South Carolina, the days of december last 09:55. The sun rises at 07:23 and sets at 17:18.
With a correct weather, december is okay (but not the best) to go there in United States.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than South Carolina:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama) and Edisto Beach have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of South Carolina in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.6in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 23.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.07km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:23 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:18 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:55 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in South Carolina in december 2023:
47°F to 63°F
61°F to 65°F
63°F to 72°F
52°F to 68°F
47°F to 61°F
45°F to 58°F
38°F to 54°F
45°F to 61°F
54°F to 72°F
61°F to 68°F
40°F to 54°F
40°F to 54°F
41°F to 56°F
43°F to 54°F
38°F to 56°F
43°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
32°F to 47°F
34°F to 50°F
36°F to 56°F
43°F to 58°F
43°F to 61°F
47°F to 65°F
56°F to 59°F
61°F to 63°F
59°F to 67°F
50°F to 58°F
40°F to 50°F
38°F to 50°F
36°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near South Carolina:
| Charleston in december | good weather |
| Edisto Beach in december | good weather |
| Hilton Head Island in december | good weather |
| Savannah in december | good weather |
| Tybee Island (Georgia) in december | good weather |
| Myrtle Beach in december | tolerable weather |
| North Carolina in december | very bad weather |
| Atlanta in december | tolerable weather |
| Carolina Beach in december | good weather |
| Virginia in december | very bad weather |
| Lake Martin (Alabama) in december | tolerable weather |
| Nags Head in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for South Carolina in december:
Weather data for South Carolina for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in South Carolina. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in South Carolina can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to South Carolina.