December weather forecastEl Paso, TX
December
Weather in December
As the year winds down, El Paso Texas revisits winter temperatures, with the mercury dropping to 39.6°F (4.2°C) at night, while daytime highs linger around a moderate 54.5°F (12.5°C). December typically experiences more rainfall than November, rounding up to about 0.43" (11mm). Longer nights and shorter days characterise this month as the sunlight hours recede substantially. The typically clear skies become slightly cloudier. However, the overall mild wind speed ensures a reasonably comfortable climate despite the approaching winter chill.Temperature
The coldest period in El Paso is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low of 39.6°F (4.2°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month in El Paso, with an average relative humidity of 48%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In El Paso, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69.4 days and collects up to 7.52" (191mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in El Paso. Snow falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in El Paso, Texas, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
El Paso, TX
- Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).
Average pressure in December
El Paso, TX
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
El Paso, TX
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
El Paso, TX
- Average humidity in December: 48%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).
Average rainfall in December
El Paso, TX
- Average rainfall in December: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days in December
El Paso, TX
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
El Paso, TX
- Average snowfall in December: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
El Paso, TX
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.9 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
El Paso, 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: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
El Paso, TX
- Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
El Paso, 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, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
El Paso, TX
- Average cloud cover in December: 18
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in December
El Paso, 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).
