December weather forecast
Amherst, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Amherst, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 52°F (11.1°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 52°F (11.1°C) and lows at 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 54%.

Rainfall

In Amherst, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.1 rainfall days, and 12.99" (330mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Amherst, Texas, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.9 days and aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Amherst, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 52°F (11.1°C) and a low of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Amherst experiences an average high-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C) and a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 54%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Amherst, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Amherst, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Amherst?

The month with the shortest days in Amherst is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Amherst have in December?

In Amherst, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Amherst have in December?

In Amherst, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Amherst, TX

Average temperature in December - Amherst, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Amherst, TX

Average pressure in December - Amherst, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Amherst, TX

Average wind speed in December - Amherst, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Amherst, TX

Average humidity in December - Amherst, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Amherst, TX

Average rainfall in December - Amherst, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Amherst, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Amherst, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Amherst, TX

Average snowfall in December - Amherst, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Amherst, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Amherst, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Amherst, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Amherst, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Amherst, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Amherst, TX

Average UV index in December - Amherst, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Amherst, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Amherst, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Amherst, TX

Average visibility in December - Amherst, 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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