December weather forecast
Leonard, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Leonard, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.6°F (4.2°C) and max 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in November to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). Throughout December nights, Leonard registers an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Leonard, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Leonard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.2 days and collects up to 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Leonard, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, in Leonard, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Leonard, 53.8°F (12.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.6°F (4.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Leonard, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Leonard, during December, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Leonard have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Leonard have in December?

In Leonard, 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 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Leonard, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Leonard, TX

Average temperature in December - Leonard, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Leonard, TX

Average pressure in December - Leonard, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Leonard, TX

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Leonard, TX

Average humidity in December - Leonard, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Leonard, TX

Average rainfall in December - Leonard, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Leonard, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Leonard, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Leonard, TX

Average snowfall in December - Leonard, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Leonard, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Leonard, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Leonard, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leonard, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leonard, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Leonard, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Leonard, TX

Average UV index in December - Leonard, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Leonard, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Leonard, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Leonard, TX

Average visibility in December - Leonard, 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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