December weather forecast
Rocky Mound, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rocky Mound, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.2°F (12.9°C) and min 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

Rocky Mound experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C) in November to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). Rocky Mound records an average nighttime low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Rocky Mound is 77%.

Rainfall

In Rocky Mound, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 70.3 rainfall days, and 6.61" (168mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.3 snowfall days, and 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rocky Mound in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rocky Mound, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Rocky Mound, Texas, 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 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Rocky Mound have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Rocky Mound, TX

Average temperature in December - Rocky Mound, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Rocky Mound, TX

Average pressure in December - Rocky Mound, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rocky Mound, TX

Average wind speed in December - Rocky Mound, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Rocky Mound, TX

Average humidity in December - Rocky Mound, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Rocky Mound, TX

Average rainfall in December - Rocky Mound, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Rocky Mound, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Rocky Mound, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rocky Mound, TX

Average snowfall in December - Rocky Mound, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rocky Mound, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Rocky Mound, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 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
Rocky Mound, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rocky Mound, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rocky Mound, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Rocky Mound, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (19.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Rocky Mound, TX

Average UV index in December - Rocky Mound, 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, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Rocky Mound, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Rocky Mound, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Rocky Mound, TX

Average visibility in December - Rocky Mound, 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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