December weather forecastAxtell, TX

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Axtell, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a comfortable 65.7°F (18.7°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C). Axtell, in December, experiences an average temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Axtell, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 102.8 rainfall days, and 12.05" (306mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of December, in Axtell, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Axtell, in December, the average high-temperature is 57.6°F (14.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

In Axtell, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Axtell, snow does not fall in March through December.

In Axtell, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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

In Axtell, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Axtell, TX

  • Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Axtell, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Axtell, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Axtell, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Axtell, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Axtell, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Axtell, TX

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Axtell, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Axtell, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Axtell, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Axtell, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Axtell, TX

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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