December weather forecastVan Horn, TX

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Van Horn, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). In Van Horn, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 49%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Van Horn, Texas, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Van Horn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.5 days and collects up to 10.35" (263mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Van Horn are January, February, October through December. In December, in Van Horn, Texas, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Van Horn, Texas, there are 3.5 snowfall days, and 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Van Horn, Texas, is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Van Horn, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Van Horn, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Van Horn, in December, the average high-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 49%, are most humid months in Van Horn.

In Van Horn, Texas, the average relative humidity in December is 49%.

In December, in Van Horn, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Van Horn, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Van Horn, Texas, is 10h and 10min.

On the first day of December in Van Horn, Texas, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine in Van Horn, Texas, is December, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

In Van Horn, Texas, the average sunshine duration in December is 8h.

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Van Horn, Texas.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Van Horn, Texas, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Van Horn, TX

  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Van Horn, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Van Horn, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Van Horn, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 49%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (49%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (25%).

Average rainfall in December
Van Horn, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Van Horn, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Van Horn, TX

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Van Horn, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Van Horn, TX

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min

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: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Van Horn, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Van Horn, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Van Horn, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Van Horn, 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).