December weather forecast
Fort Gates, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Fort Gates, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Fort Gates observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in November to a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C). Fort Gates experiences a consistent average temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In Fort Gates, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

In Fort Gates, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Gates, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.1 days and collects up to 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Fort Gates, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Fort Gates, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Fort Gates, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fort Gates, records 57.7°F (14.3°C), while the low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Fort Gates, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fort Gates, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Gates.

What is the average length of the day in December in Fort Gates?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Gates have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.7°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 (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°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 (40.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average pressure in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Fort Gates, TX

Average wind speed in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average humidity in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average rainfall in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average snowfall in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Fort Gates, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Gates, 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 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average UV index in December - Fort Gates, 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
Fort Gates, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Gates, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Fort Gates, TX

Average visibility in December - Fort Gates, 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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