December weather forecast
Altair, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Altair, Texas, with an average temperature varying between 62.1°F (16.7°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

Altair records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C) in November to a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C). In Altair, the average nighttime temperature during December is a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Altair, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Altair, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Altair?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Altair, is 62.1°F (16.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in October is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Altair?

In Altair, Texas, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Altair in December?

In Altair, Texas, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Altair?

The months with the most snowfall in Altair are January and December, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start snowing in Altair?

December is the first month it typically snows in Altair. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Altair?

December has the shortest days of the year in Altair, Texas, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Altair have in December?

In December, the average day length in Altair, Texas, is 10h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Altair?

On the first day of December in Altair, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Altair?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Altair have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Altair is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Altair?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Altair?

In Altair, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Altair, TX

Average temperature in December - Altair, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45°F).

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Average pressure in December
Altair, TX

Average pressure in December - Altair, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Altair, TX

Average wind speed in December - Altair, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Altair, TX

Average humidity in December - Altair, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Altair, TX

Average rainfall in December - Altair, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Altair, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Altair, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Altair, TX

Average snowfall in December - Altair, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Altair, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Altair, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Altair, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Altair, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Altair, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Altair, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Altair, TX

Average UV index in December - Altair, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Altair, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Altair, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Altair, TX

Average visibility in December - Altair, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June and July (5mi).

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