December weather forecastGainesville, TX
December
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
During the transition into December, Gainesville observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C) in November to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.Rainfall
In Gainesville, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.7 rainfall days, and 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Gainesville, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. 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, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
