December weather forecastZapata, TX
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an agreeable month in Zapata, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C).Temperature
The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C) in November to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). Throughout the month of December, Zapata witnesses an average temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, 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. Throughout the year, there are 100.6 rainfall days, and 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
The only month with snowfall is December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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
With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zapata, TX
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 30min
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
