December weather forecast
Carlsbad, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Carlsbad, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.6°F (14.8°C) and min 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

In Carlsbad, Texas, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and a low of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Carlsbad, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.7 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Carlsbad, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.65" (42mm) 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 7:24 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Carlsbad reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 58.6°F (14.8°C) at the peak and 40.8°F (4.9°C) at the lowest.

What is the usual temperature for Carlsbad in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Carlsbad, is 58.6°F (14.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Carlsbad, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Carlsbad, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Carlsbad have in December?

In Carlsbad, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Carlsbad, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Carlsbad, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carlsbad, TX

Average temperature in December - Carlsbad, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.8°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 (39.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Carlsbad, TX

Average pressure in December - Carlsbad, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carlsbad, TX

Average wind speed in December - Carlsbad, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Carlsbad, TX

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Carlsbad, TX

Average rainfall in December - Carlsbad, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Carlsbad, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Carlsbad, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carlsbad, TX

Average snowfall in December - Carlsbad, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carlsbad, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Carlsbad, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carlsbad, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carlsbad, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Carlsbad, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Carlsbad, TX

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Carlsbad, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Carlsbad, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are March and September (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Carlsbad, TX

Average visibility in December - Carlsbad, 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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