December weather forecastGoldsmith, TX

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Goldsmith, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Goldsmith experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from 65.5°F (18.6°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) during December.

Humidity

In Goldsmith, the average relative humidity in December is 52%.

Rainfall

In Goldsmith, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.5 rainfall days, and 11.81" (300mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are November and December, with an average 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Goldsmith, records 56.1°F (13.4°C), while the low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 52%.

In Goldsmith, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

The months with the most snowfall are November and December, with an average 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated snow.

In Goldsmith, in December, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

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

In December, the average day length is 10h and 6min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Goldsmith, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Goldsmith, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Goldsmith, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Goldsmith, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Goldsmith, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Goldsmith, TX

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The months with the highest snowfall are November and December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Goldsmith, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.3 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
Goldsmith, 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: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Goldsmith, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Goldsmith, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Goldsmith, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Goldsmith, 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).