December weather forecast
Ratcliff, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ratcliff, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.6°F (14.8°C) and min 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Ratcliff's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in November to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). Ratcliff's temperature lowers to a mean of 43.2°F (6.2°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ratcliff, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ratcliff, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Ratcliff. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Ratcliff, Texas, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.1 days and aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ratcliff, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ratcliff, Texas, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Ratcliff?

In December, in Ratcliff, the average high-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.2°F (6.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ratcliff?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Ratcliff in December?

In Ratcliff, Texas, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Ratcliff?

December is the first month it typically snows in Ratcliff, Texas. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ratcliff?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Ratcliff have in December?

The average day length in December in Ratcliff, Texas, is 10h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ratcliff?

On the first day of December in Ratcliff, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ratcliff?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Ratcliff, Texas, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ratcliff have in December?

In Ratcliff, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ratcliff?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Ratcliff, Texas.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ratcliff?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ratcliff is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ratcliff, TX

Average temperature in December - Ratcliff, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ratcliff, TX

Average pressure in December - Ratcliff, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ratcliff, TX

Average wind speed in December - Ratcliff, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ratcliff, TX

Average humidity in December - Ratcliff, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ratcliff, TX

Average rainfall in December - Ratcliff, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ratcliff, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Ratcliff, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and October (11.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ratcliff, TX

Average snowfall in December - Ratcliff, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Ratcliff, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Ratcliff, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ratcliff, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ratcliff, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Ratcliff, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ratcliff, TX

Average UV index in December - Ratcliff, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Ratcliff, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Ratcliff, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Ratcliff, TX

Average visibility in December - Ratcliff, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July and September (5mi).

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