December Rainfall and Precipitation in South Carolina

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in South Carolina, the United States of America in December.

South Carolina, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in December ranging from moderate in Hilton Head Island (78 mm (3.1 in)) to heavy in Seneca (162 mm (6.4 in)). December is part of the winter season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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South Carolina precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does South Carolina, the United States of America receive in December?

Hilton Head Island sees moderate rainfall in December, averaging around 78 mm (3.1 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in South Carolina, the United States of America in December?

Rainfall in Hilton Head Island typically falls on roughly 10 days days in December.

Is December part of the rainy season in South Carolina, the United States of America?

Not really. December is outside the wettest stretch of the year in South Carolina, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in December in South Carolina, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Seneca tops the wettest-cities list in South Carolina, the United States of America for December, with monthly rainfall averaging 162 mm (6.4 in).

What is the driest city in December in South Carolina, the United States of America?

Based on our database, Hilton Head Island sees the least rainfall in South Carolina, the United States of America in December, with around 78 mm (3.1 in) on average.

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