December weather forecast
Odessa, TX

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A striking image of a calm pond and a scenic garden park on its other side, behind the buildings of the city of Odessa in Texas
A striking image of a calm pond and a scenic garden park on its other side, behind the buildings of the city of Odessa in Texas

Weather in December

Finally, December rounds off the year with fully engaged winter temperatures. As the shortest day of the year falls in this month, decreased daylight hours are expected. Rainfall during this month continues but decreases from November, and snowfall remains present. Temperatures in December continue the chilly trend with a low of 38.8°F (3.8°C), tying with January for the second coldest month of the year. One can also expect a continuation of November's snowfall, tallying up to 1.26" (32mm).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions in Odessa, Texas, alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from 65.5°F (18.6°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C). Odessa encounters an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Odessa, Texas, is 52%.

Rainfall

In Odessa, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Odessa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79.5 days and collects up to 11.81" (300mm) of precipitation.

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 the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Odessa.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Odessa?

Odessa in December has an average high-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Odessa?

The average relative humidity in December is 52%.

How much does it rain in Odessa in December?

In Odessa, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Odessa?

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

How many days does it snow in December in Odessa?

In Odessa, during December, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Odessa?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Odessa is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Odessa?

On the first day of December in Odessa, Texas, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Odessa?

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Odessa, Texas.

How many hours of sunshine does Odessa have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Odessa, Texas, is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Odessa?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Odessa?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Odessa is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Odessa, TX

Average temperature in December - Odessa, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Odessa, TX

Average pressure in December - Odessa, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Odessa, TX

Average wind speed in December - Odessa, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Odessa, TX

Average humidity in December - Odessa, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Odessa, TX

Average rainfall in December - Odessa, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Odessa, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Odessa, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Odessa, TX

Average snowfall in December - Odessa, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Odessa, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Odessa, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Odessa, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Odessa, 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: 6h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Odessa, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Odessa, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Odessa, TX

Average UV index in December - Odessa, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Odessa, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Odessa, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Odessa, TX

Average visibility in December - Odessa, 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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