December weather forecastAmes, TX
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ames, is still a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low of 47.3°F (8.5°C).Temperature
During the shift to December, Ames records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C) in November to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 47.3°F (8.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Ames, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ames, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.5 days and collects up to 38.46" (977mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.12" (3mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ames.On the first day of December in Ames, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Ames, Texas, with an average of 5h of sunshine.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Ames. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Ames, TX
- Average high temperature in December: 61.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Ames, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Ames, TX
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Ames, TX
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Ames, TX
- Average rainfall in December: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Ames, TX
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ames, TX
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ames, TX
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ames, TX
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ames, TX
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are August and September (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Ames, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Ames, TX
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and October (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Ames, TX
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, July and September (5mi).
