December weather forecast
Salt Gap, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Salt Gap, Texas, with an average temperature varying between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) in November to a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C). Salt Gap, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

May, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 60%, are the most humid months in Salt Gap, Texas.

Rainfall

In Salt Gap, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Salt Gap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.5 days and collects up to 18.7" (475mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Salt Gap, 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

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Salt Gap is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Salt Gap?

December temperatures in Salt Gap, Texas, vary between a high-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and a low-temperature of 41°F (5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Salt Gap?

The months with the highest humidity in Salt Gap, Texas, are May, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

What is the average humidity in December in Salt Gap?

In December, the average relative humidity in Salt Gap is 60%.

How much does it rain in Salt Gap in December?

In December, in Salt Gap, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Salt Gap?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Salt Gap?

In Salt Gap, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salt Gap?

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Salt Gap, Texas.

What is the average length of the day in December in Salt Gap?

In December, the average day length in Salt Gap, Texas, is 10h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Salt Gap?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Salt Gap?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Salt Gap?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Salt Gap?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Salt Gap?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Salt Gap is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salt Gap, TX

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).

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Average pressure in December
Salt Gap, TX

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Salt Gap, TX

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).

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Average humidity in December
Salt Gap, TX

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Salt Gap, TX

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Salt Gap, TX

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Salt Gap, TX

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Salt Gap, TX

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salt Gap, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Salt Gap, TX

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).

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Average UV index in December
Salt Gap, TX

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Salt Gap, TX

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).

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Average visibility in December
Salt Gap, TX

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).

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