December weather forecast
Ruidosa, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Ruidosa, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 63°F (17.2°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C) to an enjoyable 63°F (17.2°C). The low-temperature averages to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 44%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 75.1 rainfall days, and 6.89" (175mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.9 snowfall days, and 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 63°F (17.2°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 44%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ruidosa, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ruidosa?

The month with the shortest days in Ruidosa is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ruidosa have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ruidosa is 8.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Ruidosa?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ruidosa, TX

Average temperature in December - Ruidosa, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (96.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Ruidosa, TX

Average pressure in December - Ruidosa, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ruidosa, TX

Average wind speed in December - Ruidosa, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Ruidosa, TX

Average humidity in December - Ruidosa, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (23%).

Average rainfall in December
Ruidosa, TX

Average rainfall in December - Ruidosa, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Ruidosa, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Ruidosa, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ruidosa, TX

Average snowfall in December - Ruidosa, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ruidosa, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Ruidosa, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.3 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
Ruidosa, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ruidosa, 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: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ruidosa, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Ruidosa, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ruidosa, TX

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Ruidosa, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Ruidosa, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Ruidosa, TX

Average visibility in December - Ruidosa, 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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