December weather forecast
Rock Island, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Rock Island, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Rock Island records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C) in November to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 47.3°F (8.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Rock Island, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.12" (3mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Rock Island is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rock Island in December?

During December, Rock Island experiences an average high-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and a low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall in Rock Island are January and December, with an average 0.12" (3mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) 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 Rock Island have in December?

The average day length in December in Rock Island is 10h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Rock Island, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Rock Island, Texas, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Rock Island, TX

Average temperature in December - Rock Island, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Rock Island, TX

Average pressure in December - Rock Island, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Rock Island, TX

Average wind speed in December - Rock Island, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Rock Island, TX

Average humidity in December - Rock Island, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Rock Island, TX

Average rainfall in December - Rock Island, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Rock Island, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Rock Island, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rock Island, TX

Average snowfall in December - Rock Island, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rock Island, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Rock Island, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rock Island, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rock Island, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rock Island, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Rock Island, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rock Island, TX

Average UV index in December - Rock Island, 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
Rock Island, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Rock Island, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Rock Island, TX

Average visibility in December - Rock Island, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June and July (5mi).

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