December weather forecastWest, TX
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in West, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between max 57.6°F (14.2°C) and min 42.4°F (5.8°C).Temperature
December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C). An average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) is observed during the December nights.Humidity
In West, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.Rainfall
In West, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.6 days and collects up to 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in West. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West, TX
- Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.5°F).
Average pressure in December
West, TX
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
West, TX
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
West, TX
- Average humidity in December: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).
Average rainfall in December
West, TX
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and October (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
West, TX
- Average rainfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).
Average snowfall in December
West, TX
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West, TX
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West, TX
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
West, TX
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and September (14.4 days).
Average UV index in December
West, TX
- Average UV index in December: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
West, TX
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in December
West, 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).
