December weather forecast
Petty, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Petty, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) in November to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C). Petty experiences a nighttime temperature average of 39.2°F (4°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Petty is 73%.

Rainfall

In Petty, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Petty, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.6 days and collects up to 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Petty, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Petty, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.9 days and aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Petty, Texas, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Petty, Texas.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Petty. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Petty?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Petty are 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 39.2°F (4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Petty?

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in Petty in December?

In Petty, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Petty?

In Petty, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Petty?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Petty?

In December, the average day length in Petty, Texas, is 9h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Petty?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Petty?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Petty, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Petty have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Petty?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Petty?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Petty, TX

Average temperature in December - Petty, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Petty, TX

Average pressure in December - Petty, 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
Petty, TX

Average wind speed in December - Petty, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Petty, TX

Average humidity in December - Petty, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Petty, TX

Average rainfall in December - Petty, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Petty, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Petty, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Petty, TX

Average snowfall in December - Petty, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Petty, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Petty, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 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
Petty, TX

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

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Petty, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Petty, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Petty, TX

Average UV index in December - Petty, 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
Petty, TX

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Petty, TX

Average visibility in December - Petty, 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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