December weather forecast
Cactus, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cactus, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

In Cactus, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 48°F (8.9°C) at the peak and 28.6°F (-1.9°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Cactus, Texas, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 87.3 rainfall days, and 13.03" (331mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cactus, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.9 days and aggregates up to 6.97" (177mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cactus.
On the first day of December in Cactus, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Cactus is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Cactus?

During the coldest month in Cactus, December, temperatures average a high of 48°F (8.9°C) and a low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average December temperature in Cactus?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 48°F (8.9°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in Cactus?

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month in Cactus.

What is the average humidity in December in Cactus?

In December, the average relative humidity in Cactus is 56%.

How much does it rain in Cactus in December?

In Cactus, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Cactus in December?

In Cactus, Texas, during December, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cactus?

December has the shortest days of the year in Cactus, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Cactus, Texas, is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cactus?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cactus, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cactus?

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Cactus, Texas.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cactus?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Cactus, Texas, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cactus?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cactus, Texas, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cactus, TX

Average temperature in December - Cactus, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Cactus, TX

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cactus, TX

Average wind speed in December - Cactus, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Cactus, TX

Average humidity in December - Cactus, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Cactus, TX

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Cactus, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Cactus, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cactus, TX

Average snowfall in December - Cactus, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cactus, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Cactus, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.7 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
Cactus, TX

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cactus, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Cactus, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Cactus, TX

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

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 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cactus, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Cactus, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Cactus, TX

Average visibility in December - Cactus, 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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