December weather forecast
Gainesville, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Gainesville, Texas, with an average temperature varying between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Gainesville's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in November to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). In Gainesville, an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Gainesville is 69%.

Rainfall

In Gainesville, Texas, in December, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gainesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.7 days and collects up to 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gainesville, Texas, are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Gainesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Gainesville, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Gainesville is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Gainesville. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Gainesville?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Gainesville, Texas, are 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gainesville?

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

How much does it rain in Gainesville in December?

In Gainesville, in December, during 7.6 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Gainesville in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gainesville?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, Texas, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gainesville?

On the first day of December in Gainesville, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gainesville?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, Texas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gainesville?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gainesville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gainesville is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gainesville, TX

Average temperature in December - Gainesville, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (74.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gainesville, TX

Average pressure in December - Gainesville, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gainesville, TX

Average wind speed in December - Gainesville, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gainesville, TX

Average humidity in December - Gainesville, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gainesville, TX

Average rainfall in December - Gainesville, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gainesville, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Gainesville, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gainesville, TX

Average snowfall in December - Gainesville, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gainesville, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Gainesville, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Gainesville, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gainesville, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gainesville, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Gainesville, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gainesville, TX

Average UV index in December - Gainesville, 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
Gainesville, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Gainesville, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Gainesville, TX

Average visibility in December - Gainesville, 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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