December weather forecast
McAllen, TX

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Weather in December

Finally, McAllen, Texas welcomes December and, along with it, the full swing of winter. Commencing the last month of the year, the city observes cooler temperatures and reduced daylight hours. Rainfall rates persist around the same level experienced in November, ensuring that the festive spirit remains high. The average temperature ranges from 53.2°F (11.8°C) to 71.4°F (21.9°C), painting a perfect picture of a mild winter. In conclusion, December in McAllen, Texas offers a condensation of all that is loved about winter, ending the year on a high note.

Temperature

In the transition to December, McAllen observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C) in November to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). McAllen observes an average low-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In McAllen, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.3 rainfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during December morphs into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in McAllen, is 71.4°F (21.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 56.1°F (13.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In McAllen, Texas, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In McAllen, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

February through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In McAllen, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In McAllen, the average day length in December is 10h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in McAllen?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in McAllen?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 4, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In McAllen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
McAllen, TX

Average temperature in December - McAllen, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 71.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (98.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (69.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (53.2°F).

Average pressure in December
McAllen, TX

Average pressure in December - McAllen, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
McAllen, TX

Average wind speed in December - McAllen, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.1mph).

Average humidity in December
McAllen, TX

Average humidity in December - McAllen, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in December
McAllen, TX

Average rainfall in December - McAllen, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
McAllen, TX

Average rainfall days in December - McAllen, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
McAllen, TX

Average snowfall in December - McAllen, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McAllen, TX

Average snowfall days in December - McAllen, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McAllen, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
McAllen, TX

Average sunshine days in December - McAllen, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
McAllen, TX

Average UV index in December - McAllen, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
McAllen, TX

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
McAllen, TX

Average visibility in December - McAllen, 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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