December weather forecast
Hays, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hays, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from 67.6°F (19.8°C) in November to a still refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). Hays in December experiences a low-temperature average of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Hays, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148 rainfall days, and 24.92" (633mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. In Hays, during December, snow falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of December, in Hays, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 59.9°F (15.5°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Hays is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hays, Texas, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hays, in December, during 0.1 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hays?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hays have 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 7:10 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Hays, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

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 intensity in December?

In Hays, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Hays, TX

Average temperature in December - Hays, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Hays, TX

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hays, TX

Average wind speed in December - Hays, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hays, TX

Average humidity in December - Hays, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Hays, TX

Average rainfall in December - Hays, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Hays, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Hays, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hays, TX

Average snowfall in December - Hays, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hays, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Hays, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 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
Hays, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hays, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hays, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Hays, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hays, TX

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hays, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Hays, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Hays, TX

Average visibility in December - Hays, 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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