December weather forecastCarta Valley, TX

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Carta Valley, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 63.5°F (17.5°C) and an average low of 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

December's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) in November to a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C). Carta Valley's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 46.2°F (7.9°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 58%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 63.5°F (17.5°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C) respectively. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 58%.

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

In Carta Valley, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

March through December are months without snowfall in Carta Valley.

In Carta Valley, Texas, 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 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 10h and 16min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Carta Valley is 6.2h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carta Valley, TX

  • Average high temperature in December: 63.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (97.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (63.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45°F).

Average pressure in December
Carta Valley, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carta Valley, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Carta Valley, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Carta Valley, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Carta Valley, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carta Valley, TX

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carta Valley, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.5 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
Carta Valley, TX

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 18min

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: 6h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carta Valley, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Carta Valley, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Carta Valley, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are March and May (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Carta Valley, 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).