December weather forecast
Zapata, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Zapata, is also an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C) and an average low of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

A subtle shift in Zapata's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C) to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). Zapata's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Zapata, Texas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.6 days and collects up to 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall in Zapata is December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Zapata. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Zapata, Texas, is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Zapata?

In Zapata, 69.6°F (20.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.2°F (11.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Zapata?

December is the most humid month in Zapata, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

What is the average humidity in December in Zapata?

In December, the average relative humidity in Zapata, Texas, is 62%.

How much does it rain in Zapata in December?

In Zapata, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Zapata?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Zapata?

December is the first month it typically snows in Zapata, Texas. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Zapata?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.

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

In Zapata, Texas, the average day length in December is 10h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Zapata?

On the first day of December in Zapata, Texas, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Zapata?

The month with the least sunshine in Zapata, Texas, is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Zapata?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Zapata, Texas, is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Zapata?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Zapata?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Zapata, TX

Average temperature in December - Zapata, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (100.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Zapata, TX

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Zapata, TX

Average wind speed in December - Zapata, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Zapata, TX

Average humidity in December - Zapata, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

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Average rainfall in December
Zapata, TX

Average rainfall in December - Zapata, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Zapata, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Zapata, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Zapata, TX

Average snowfall in December - Zapata, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Zapata, TX

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zapata, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Zapata, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Zapata, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13 days).

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Average UV index in December
Zapata, TX

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Zapata, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Zapata, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Zapata, TX

Average visibility in December - Zapata, 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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