December weather forecast
Dripping Springs, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dripping Springs, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Dripping Springs's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C) to a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C). Dripping Springs registers a consistent average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Dripping Springs, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dripping Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through October and December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Dripping Springs.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Dripping Springs, in December, the average high-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dripping Springs, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

March through October and December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In December, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Dripping Springs?

In Dripping Springs, the average sunshine duration in December 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 Dripping Springs.

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 medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average temperature in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average pressure in December - Dripping Springs, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average wind speed in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average humidity in December - Dripping Springs, 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 (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average rainfall in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average snowfall in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dripping Springs, TX

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average UV index in December - Dripping Springs, 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
Dripping Springs, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Dripping Springs, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are March and May (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Dripping Springs, TX

Average visibility in December - Dripping Springs, 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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