December weather forecast
Murphy, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Murphy, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average high of 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

Murphy's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C) in November to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C). Throughout December, Murphy registers a consistent average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Murphy is 70%.

Rainfall

In Murphy, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Murphy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143 days and collects up to 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall in Murphy. In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Murphy, there are 2.9 snowfall days, and 1.14" (29mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Murphy are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Murphy?

The high-temperature in Murphy, Texas, during December is 54.9°F (12.7°C) and the low-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Murphy?

In December, the average relative humidity in Murphy, Texas, is 70%.

How much does it rain in Murphy in December?

In Murphy, Texas, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Murphy in December?

In December, in Murphy, Texas, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Murphy?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Murphy have in December?

In Murphy, the average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Murphy?

On the first day of December in Murphy, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Murphy?

The month with the least sunshine in Murphy is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Murphy?

In Murphy, Texas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Murphy?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Murphy.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Murphy?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Murphy is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Murphy, TX

Average temperature in December - Murphy, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Murphy, TX

Average pressure in December - Murphy, 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
Murphy, TX

Average wind speed in December - Murphy, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Murphy, TX

Average humidity in December - Murphy, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Murphy, TX

Average rainfall in December - Murphy, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Murphy, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Murphy, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Murphy, TX

Average snowfall in December - Murphy, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Murphy, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Murphy, 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
Murphy, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Murphy, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Murphy, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Murphy, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Murphy, TX

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Murphy, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Murphy, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Murphy, TX

Average visibility in December - Murphy, 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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