December weather forecast
Fort Gates, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Gates, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.4°F (5.8°C) and max 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from 65.8°F (18.8°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C). In Fort Gates, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Fort Gates, Texas, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Gates, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.1 days and collects up to 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fort Gates, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Fort Gates is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of December, in Fort Gates, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Gates. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Fort Gates?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Fort Gates, is 57.7°F (14.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Gates?

The average relative humidity in December in Fort Gates, Texas, is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fort Gates?

In Fort Gates, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Fort Gates?

December is the first month it typically snows in Fort Gates, Texas. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Gates?

December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Gates, Texas, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Fort Gates?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fort Gates?

On the first day of December in Fort Gates, Texas, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fort Gates?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Gates have in December?

In Fort Gates, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Gates?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fort Gates?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Gates is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average temperature in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average pressure in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average wind speed in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average humidity in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average rainfall in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average snowfall in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Gates, TX

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

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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average UV index in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average visibility in December - Fort Gates, 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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