December weather forecast
Lufkin, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Lufkin, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.2°F (6.2°C) and max 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in November to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). An average low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) marks the nights throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lufkin is 80%.

Rainfall

In Lufkin, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lufkin, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Lufkin. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.3 snowfall days, and 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lufkin is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Lufkin, Texas, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Lufkin, Texas, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Lufkin?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Lufkin, is 58.5°F (14.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.2°F (6.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 105.8°F (41°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lufkin?

In December, the average relative humidity in Lufkin, Texas, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lufkin?

In December, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Lufkin?

December is the first month it typically snows in Lufkin, Texas. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lufkin?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lufkin have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lufkin?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lufkin?

The month with the least sunshine in Lufkin, Texas, is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lufkin?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lufkin is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lufkin?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Lufkin, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Lufkin?

In Lufkin, Texas, 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
Lufkin, TX

Average temperature in December - Lufkin, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Lufkin, TX

Average pressure in December - Lufkin, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lufkin, TX

Average wind speed in December - Lufkin, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Lufkin, TX

Average humidity in December - Lufkin, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Lufkin, TX

Average rainfall in December - Lufkin, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Lufkin, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Lufkin, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lufkin, TX

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lufkin, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Lufkin, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lufkin, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lufkin, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lufkin, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Lufkin, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lufkin, TX

Average UV index in December - Lufkin, 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
Lufkin, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Lufkin, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Lufkin, TX

Average visibility in December - Lufkin, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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