December weather forecast
Fort Hancock, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Hancock, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.7°F (4.3°C) and max 55.8°F (13.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from 64.9°F (18.3°C) in November to a still refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C). Fort Hancock records a mean low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) in December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 47%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 72.3 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are February and December. The month with the most snowfall in Fort Hancock, Texas, is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Fort Hancock, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, 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 rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Fort Hancock, the average relative humidity in December is 47%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fort Hancock, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Hancock have in December?

The average day length in December in Fort Hancock is 10h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Fort Hancock, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

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

In Fort Hancock, Texas, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Fort Hancock?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fort Hancock 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
Fort Hancock, TX

Average temperature in December - Fort Hancock, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Hancock, TX

Average pressure in December - Fort Hancock, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Fort Hancock, TX

Average wind speed in December - Fort Hancock, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Hancock, TX

Average humidity in December - Fort Hancock, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Hancock, TX

Average rainfall in December - Fort Hancock, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Hancock, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Hancock, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Hancock, TX

Average snowfall in December - Fort Hancock, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Hancock, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Hancock, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Hancock, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Hancock, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Hancock, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Hancock, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and March (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Hancock, TX

Average UV index in December - Fort Hancock, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Fort Hancock, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Hancock, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Fort Hancock, TX

Average visibility in December - Fort Hancock, 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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