December is a cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in South Carolina and not really recommended. December is a good month for swimming in South Carolina with warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting South Carolina in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
The average maximum temperature in South Carolina in December is 16°. The average maximum temperature is 20° in the previous month and 15° in the next month.
The average temperature in South Carolina in December is 11°. The average temperature ranges is 14° in the previous month and 9° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in South Carolina in December is 7°. The minimum temperature is 9° in the previous month and 4° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in South Carolina in December are 10 and there are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in South Carolina in December is typically 3.2 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 3 to 5 indicates there is a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Keep out of the sun during the strongest hours around midday when unprotected skin risks burning in less than 30 minutes. For the sensitive wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Tanning for hours is possible with the right application of sun cream. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in South Carolina in December is 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.
The average total rainfall in South Carolina in December is 26.8cm and on average there are 10.4 rainy days in December making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in South Carolina in December is 11° which is very comfortable. The dew point is 12° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in South Carolina in December is typically 93.1%. The maximum relative humidity is 93.6% in the previous month and 89.6% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in South Carolina in December is typically 76.1%. The average relative humidity is 75% in the previous month and 70.8% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in South Carolina in December is typically 22kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 23kmh in the previous month and 24kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in South Carolina in December is typically 10kmh. The average wind speed is 10kmh in the previous month and 10kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in South Carolina in December is from the North West.
