December weather forecastSalt Gap, TX
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Salt Gap, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 41°F (5°C).Temperature
A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C) to a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C). In December, Salt Gap's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 41°F (5°C) during the night.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 60%.Rainfall
In Salt Gap, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.5 rainfall days, and 18.7" (475mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Salt Gap, TX
- Average high temperature in December: 58.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 41°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 (39.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Salt Gap, TX
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Salt Gap, TX
- Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Salt Gap, TX
- Average humidity in December: 60%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, November and December (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).
Average rainfall in December
Salt Gap, TX
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Salt Gap, TX
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Salt Gap, TX
- Average snowfall in December: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Salt Gap, TX
- Average snowfall days in December: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Salt Gap, TX
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Salt Gap, TX
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Salt Gap, 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
Salt Gap, TX
- Average cloud cover in December: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in December
Salt Gap, 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).
