December weather forecast
Rockwall, TX

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rockwall, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 5.1°C and max 12.8°C.

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a comfortable 17.8°C in November to a cool 12.8°C. December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around an icy 5.1°C.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Rockwall, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 58mm of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.2 rainfall days, and 836mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through October and December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 7:28 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?
In Rockwall, in December, the average high-temperature is 12.8°C, and the average low-temperature is 5.1°C. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 35°C.
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December in Rockwall is 72%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Rockwall, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Rockwall?
In Rockwall, snow does not fall in March through October and December.
Does it snow in December?
In December, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Rockwall have in December?
In Rockwall, the average day length in December is 10h and 1min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
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 7:28 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Rockwall have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.
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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Rockwall, TX
Average temperature in December
Rockwall, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 12.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (35°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°C).

Average pressure in December - Rockwall, TX
Average pressure in December
Rockwall, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Rockwall, TX
Average wind speed in December
Rockwall, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (15.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in December - Rockwall, TX
Average humidity in December
Rockwall, 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 (60%).

Average rainfall in December - Rockwall, TX
Average rainfall in December
Rockwall, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (107mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (46mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Rockwall, TX
Average rainfall days in December
Rockwall, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December - Rockwall, TX
Average snowfall in December
Rockwall, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (22mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0mm).

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rockwall, TX
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rockwall, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December - Rockwall, TX
Average UV index in December
Rockwall, 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 - Rockwall, TX
Average cloud cover in December
Rockwall, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December - Rockwall, TX
Average visibility in December
Rockwall, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (9km).

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