December weather forecast
Avalon, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Avalon, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of 42.1°F (5.6°C) is noted.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Avalon, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Avalon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 32.72" (831mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Avalon, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h 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 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Avalon, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Avalon, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Avalon?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Avalon is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Avalon have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Avalon.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Avalon, TX

Average temperature in December - Avalon, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Avalon, TX

Average pressure in December - Avalon, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Avalon, TX

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Avalon, TX

Average humidity in December - Avalon, 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 (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Avalon, TX

Average rainfall in December - Avalon, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Avalon, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Avalon, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and September (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Avalon, TX

Average snowfall in December - Avalon, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Avalon, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Avalon, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Avalon, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Avalon, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Avalon, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Avalon, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Avalon, TX

Average UV index in December - Avalon, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Avalon, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Avalon, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Avalon, TX

Average visibility in December - Avalon, 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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