December weather forecast
Altair, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Altair, Texas, with an average temperature varying between 62.1°F (16.7°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) from November's pleasant 70°F (21.1°C). In December, Altair records an average nighttime temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Altair, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.4 days and collects up to 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Altair, Texas, is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, in Altair, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Altair, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Altair, in December, the average high-temperature is 62.1°F (16.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Altair, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Altair have in December?

In December, the average day length in Altair is 10h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Altair is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Altair, TX

Average temperature in December - Altair, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45°F).

Average pressure in December
Altair, TX

Average pressure in December - Altair, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Altair, TX

Average wind speed in December - Altair, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Altair, TX

Average humidity in December - Altair, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Altair, TX

Average rainfall in December - Altair, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Altair, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Altair, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Altair, TX

Average snowfall in December - Altair, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Altair, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Altair, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 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
Altair, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Altair, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Altair, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Altair, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Altair, TX

Average UV index in December - Altair, 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
Altair, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Altair, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Altair, TX

Average visibility in December - Altair, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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