December weather forecast
Taft, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Taft, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average high of 65.3°F (18.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) in November to a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C). Taft observes an average nighttime temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) during December.

Humidity

In Taft, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Taft, Texas, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Taft, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.6 days and collects up to 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Taft are February and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Taft. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. Throughout the year, in Taft, there are 0.3 snowfall days.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Taft in December?

In December, in Taft, the average high-temperature is 65.3°F (18.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Taft?

In December, the average relative humidity in Taft, Texas, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Taft in December?

In Taft, Texas, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Taft?

December is the first month it typically snows in Taft. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days in Taft?

December has the shortest days of the year in Taft, Texas, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

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

In Taft, Texas, the average day length in December is 10h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Taft?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Taft?

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Taft, Texas.

How long on average sun shines in December in Taft?

In Taft, Texas, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Taft are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in December in Taft?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Taft is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Taft, TX

Average temperature in December - Taft, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 65.3°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 (63.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (50.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Taft, TX

Average pressure in December - Taft, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Taft, TX

Average wind speed in December - Taft, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Taft, TX

Average humidity in December - Taft, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Taft, TX

Average rainfall in December - Taft, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Taft, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Taft, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Taft, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Taft, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Taft, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Taft, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Taft, TX

Average UV index in December - Taft, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Taft, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Taft, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in December
Taft, TX

Average visibility in December - Taft, 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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