December weather forecastWest Point, TX

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in West Point, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.6°F (15.9°C) and min 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C) in November to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). West Point's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) 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 7:06 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in West Point, is 60.6°F (15.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 104°F (40°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

In West Point, Texas, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in West Point is 5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. 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
West Point, TX

  • Average high temperature in December: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.7°F).

Average pressure in December
West Point, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West Point, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6mph).

Average humidity in December
West Point, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (64%).

Average rainfall in December
West Point, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
West Point, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Point, TX

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Point, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (0.2 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
West Point, 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: 5h

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h).

Average sunshine days in December
West Point, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
West Point, 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
West Point, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
West Point, TX

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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