December weather forecastRanchos Penitas West, TX

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ranchos Penitas West, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.6°F (10.9°C) and 67.6°F (19.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) to an enjoyable 67.6°F (19.8°C). In the month of December, Ranchos Penitas West records a consistent average low-temperature of 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Ranchos Penitas West, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

Rainfall

In Ranchos Penitas West, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.9 rainfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. Throughout the year, there are 0.4 snowfall days.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ranchos Penitas West, is 67.6°F (19.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.6°F (10.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in October is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

The average relative humidity in December in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas, is 62%.

In Ranchos Penitas West, in December, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Ranchos Penitas West, the average day length in December is 10h and 26min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST.

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ranchos Penitas West, TX

  • Average high temperature in December: 67.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (100°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (66.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 51.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (50.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ranchos Penitas West, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ranchos Penitas West, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Ranchos Penitas West, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Ranchos Penitas West, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Ranchos Penitas West, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.5 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Ranchos Penitas West, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ranchos Penitas West, TX

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ranchos Penitas West, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ranchos Penitas West, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Ranchos Penitas West, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Ranchos Penitas West, 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).