December weather forecastOdessa, TX
December
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
As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C) to a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C). Odessa experiences an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) in month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 52%.Rainfall
In Odessa, Texas, 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 in Odessa 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
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, 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 average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Odessa, 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
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).
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).
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).
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).
