December weather forecast
Penelope, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Penelope, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

Penelope's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C) to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C). Penelope cools down to an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Penelope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.8 days and collects up to 30.39" (772mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Penelope, Texas, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Penelope. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Penelope, is 56.8°F (13.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 42.4°F (5.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Penelope?

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in Penelope in December?

In Penelope, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Penelope?

In Penelope, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Penelope have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Penelope, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Penelope, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.8°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 (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Penelope, TX

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Penelope, TX

Average wind speed in December - Penelope, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Penelope, TX

Average humidity in December - Penelope, 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 (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Penelope, TX

Average rainfall in December - Penelope, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.25").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Penelope, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Penelope, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Penelope, TX

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Penelope, TX

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Penelope, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Penelope, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Penelope, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Penelope, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Penelope, TX

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Penelope, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Penelope, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Penelope, TX

Average visibility in December - Penelope, 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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