December weather forecastGatesville, TX
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gatesville, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in November to a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) is observed.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.Rainfall
In Gatesville, Texas, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Gatesville, 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. In Gatesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index in Gatesville, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. 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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gatesville, 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: 5h and 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
