December weather forecastBig Spring, TX

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Big Spring, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

Big Spring's lowest temperatures tend to occur in January and December, with an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 54%.

Rainfall

In Big Spring, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.5 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Big Spring, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.5 snowfall days, and 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Big Spring, the coldest months are January and December, registering an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

The high-temperature during December is 56.3°F (13.5°C) and the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 54%.

In Big Spring, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Big Spring.

In December, the average day length in Big Spring is 10h and 5min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Big Spring, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

In Big Spring, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.2°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (56.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in December
Big Spring, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Big Spring, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Big Spring, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Big Spring, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Big Spring, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Big Spring, TX

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Big Spring, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Big Spring, 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: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Big Spring, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (16.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Big Spring, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Big Spring, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Big Spring, 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).