December weather forecast
Mountain City, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Mountain City, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from an agreeable 68°F (20°C) in November to a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C). Throughout the month of December, Mountain City witnesses an average low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Mountain City, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.8 snowfall days, and 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mountain City, Texas.
On the first day of December, 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.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

During December, Mountain City experiences an average high-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C) and a low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Mountain City. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Mountain City have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, 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?

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Mountain City, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mountain City, TX

Average temperature in December - Mountain City, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.3°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 (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Mountain City, TX

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Mountain City, TX

Average wind speed in December - Mountain City, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Mountain City, TX

Average humidity in December - Mountain City, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Mountain City, TX

Average rainfall in December - Mountain City, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Mountain City, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Mountain City, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mountain City, TX

Average snowfall in December - Mountain City, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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 and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mountain City, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Mountain City, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Mountain City, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mountain City, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mountain City, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Mountain City, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Mountain City, TX

Average UV index in December - Mountain City, 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
Mountain City, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Mountain City, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Mountain City, TX

Average visibility in December - Mountain City, 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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