December weather forecast
Gatesville, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gatesville, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C). In Gatesville, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Gatesville is 69%.

Rainfall

In Gatesville, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gatesville, there are 129.1 rainfall days, and 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days 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, sunrise is at 7:30 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 in Gatesville.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gatesville in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Gatesville, Texas, are 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gatesville?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Gatesville?

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

When does it start snowing in Gatesville?

December is the first month it typically snows. 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 Gatesville?

The month with the shortest days in Gatesville is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gatesville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gatesville?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Gatesville?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gatesville?

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 Gatesville?

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

Average temperature in December - Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, TX

Average pressure in December - Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, TX

Average wind speed in December - Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, TX

Average humidity in December - Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, TX

Average rainfall in December - Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, TX

Average snowfall in December - Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, TX

Average UV index in December - Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Gatesville, 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
Gatesville, TX

Average visibility in December - Gatesville, 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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