December weather forecast
Rankin, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Rankin, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.4°F (15.2°C) and min 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from an enjoyable 67.5°F (19.7°C) to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 52%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rankin are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rankin.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are November and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Rankin is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Rankin experiences an average high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 52%, are most humid months in Rankin.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 52%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rankin, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rankin, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Rankin have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Rankin, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are November and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Rankin, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Rankin, TX

Average pressure in December - Rankin, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rankin, TX

Average wind speed in December - Rankin, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (14.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Rankin, TX

Average humidity in December - Rankin, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 52%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September, October and December (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Rankin, TX

Average rainfall in December - Rankin, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Rankin, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Rankin, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rankin, TX

Average snowfall in December - Rankin, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rankin, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Rankin, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Rankin, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rankin, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rankin, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Rankin, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Rankin, TX

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Rankin, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Rankin, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Rankin, TX

Average visibility in December - Rankin, 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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