December weather forecastSheldon, TX
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sheldon, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and an average high of 62.2°F (16.8°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C) in November to a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C).Humidity
In Sheldon, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Sheldon, in December, during 14 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sheldon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.4 days and collects up to 39.45" (1002mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Sheldon, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.6 days and aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Average temperature in December
Sheldon, TX
- Average high temperature in December: 62.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 48.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Sheldon, TX
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sheldon, TX
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Sheldon, TX
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Sheldon, TX
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Sheldon, TX
- Average rainfall days in December: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sheldon, TX
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
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").
Average snowfall days in December
Sheldon, TX
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sheldon, TX
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 18min
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: 4h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sheldon, TX
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Sheldon, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Sheldon, TX
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Sheldon, 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).
