December weather forecast
Dripping Springs, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dripping Springs, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and an average low of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C) in November to a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C). During December, Dripping Springs records an average temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Dripping Springs is 71%.

Rainfall

In Dripping Springs, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dripping Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through October and December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Dripping Springs, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Dripping Springs, Texas. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Dripping Springs in December?

In Dripping Springs, 59.5°F (15.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dripping Springs?

The average relative humidity in December in Dripping Springs, Texas, is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dripping Springs?

In Dripping Springs, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Dripping Springs?

In Dripping Springs, snow does not fall in March through October and December.

Does it snow in Dripping Springs in December?

In December, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dripping Springs?

The month with the shortest days in Dripping Springs, Texas, is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dripping Springs have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dripping Springs?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dripping Springs?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Dripping Springs have in December?

In Dripping Springs, Texas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dripping Springs?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Dripping Springs?

In Dripping Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average temperature in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average pressure in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average wind speed in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average humidity in December - Dripping Springs, 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 (60%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average rainfall in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average snowfall in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average UV index in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are March and May (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average visibility in December - Dripping Springs, 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).

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