December weather forecastClaude, TX

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Claude, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and max 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

Claude experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 55%.

Rainfall

In Claude, in December, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Claude, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.1 days and collects up to 14.09" (358mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Claude, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Claude, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.1 days and aggregates up to 5.83" (148mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During the coldest month in Claude, December, temperatures average a high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

During December, Claude experiences an average high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 55%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 55%.

In Claude, in December, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Claude, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

In Claude, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

In Claude, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

In Claude, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Claude, TX

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Claude, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Claude, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (14.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11mph).

Average humidity in December
Claude, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (55%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (44%).

Average rainfall in December
Claude, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Claude, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Claude, TX

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Claude, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Claude, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Claude, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Claude, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Claude, 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).