December weather forecast
San Marcos, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in San Marcos, Texas, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C) in November to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). In December, San Marcos experiences an average nighttime temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in San Marcos is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, in San Marcos, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In San Marcos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in San Marcos are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.7 snowfall days, and 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in San Marcos is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in San Marcos, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in San Marcos, Texas, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in San Marcos?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December in San Marcos?

In December, the average relative humidity in San Marcos, Texas, is 72%.

How much does it rain in San Marcos in December?

In December, in San Marcos, Texas, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in San Marcos?

December is the first month it typically snows in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos?

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in San Marcos?

In December, the average day length in San Marcos is 10h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in San Marcos?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in San Marcos, Texas, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in San Marcos?

December has the least sunshine of the year in San Marcos, Texas, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in San Marcos?

In San Marcos, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in San Marcos?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in San Marcos, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December in San Marcos?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
San Marcos, TX

Average temperature in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
San Marcos, TX

Average pressure in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
San Marcos, TX

Average wind speed in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
San Marcos, TX

Average humidity in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

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Average rainfall in December
San Marcos, TX

Average rainfall in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in December
San Marcos, TX

Average rainfall days in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
San Marcos, TX

Average snowfall in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
San Marcos, TX

Average snowfall days in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
San Marcos, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
San Marcos, TX

Average sunshine days in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
San Marcos, TX

Average UV index in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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
San Marcos, TX

Average cloud cover in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
San Marcos, TX

Average visibility in December - San Marcos, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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