December weather forecast
Shafter, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Shafter, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between max 63°F (17.2°C) and min 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C) to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Shafter, Texas, is 44%.

Rainfall

In Shafter, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shafter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.1 days and collects up to 6.89" (175mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Shafter. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Shafter, Texas, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.9 days and aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Shafter, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shafter in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Shafter, records 63°F (17.2°C), while the low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in October is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shafter?

The average relative humidity in December in Shafter, Texas, is 44%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shafter?

In December, in Shafter, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Shafter?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shafter?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Shafter?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shafter?

On the first day of December in Shafter, Texas, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shafter?

With an average of 8.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Shafter, Texas.

How many hours of sunshine does Shafter have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Shafter, Texas, is 8.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Shafter?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Shafter?

In Shafter, Texas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shafter, TX

Average temperature in December - Shafter, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (96.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shafter, TX

Average pressure in December - Shafter, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shafter, TX

Average wind speed in December - Shafter, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shafter, TX

Average humidity in December - Shafter, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (23%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shafter, TX

Average rainfall in December - Shafter, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shafter, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Shafter, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shafter, TX

Average snowfall in December - Shafter, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
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
Shafter, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Shafter, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shafter, 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: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shafter, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Shafter, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shafter, TX

Average UV index in December - Shafter, 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
Shafter, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Shafter, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Shafter, TX

Average visibility in December - Shafter, 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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