December weather forecast
Fort Stockton, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Fort Stockton, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.3°F (15.7°C) and min 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C) in November to a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C). During December, Fort Stockton experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In Fort Stockton, the average relative humidity in December is 48%.

Rainfall

In Fort Stockton, during December, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Fort Stockton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.5 days and collects up to 9.21" (234mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Fort Stockton, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow 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 December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fort Stockton, is 60.3°F (15.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 48%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fort Stockton, in December, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fort Stockton, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Stockton?

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 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Stockton, TX

Average temperature in December - Fort Stockton, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (95.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°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 (40.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Stockton, TX

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fort Stockton, TX

Average wind speed in December - Fort Stockton, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Stockton, TX

Average humidity in December - Fort Stockton, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Stockton, TX

Average rainfall in December - Fort Stockton, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Stockton, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Stockton, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Stockton, TX

Average snowfall in December - Fort Stockton, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Stockton, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Stockton, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.5 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 Stockton, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Stockton, 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Stockton, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Stockton, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Stockton, TX

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Fort Stockton, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Stockton, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Fort Stockton, TX

Average visibility in December - Fort Stockton, 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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