December weather forecast
Salt Gap, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Salt Gap, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C) to a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C). In December, Salt Gap's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 41°F (5°C) during the night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

Rainfall

In Salt Gap, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.5 rainfall days, and 18.7" (475mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.3h 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 maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Salt Gap in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Salt Gap, is 58.8°F (14.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 41°F (5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

May, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 60%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 60%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Salt Gap, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Salt Gap, in December, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Salt Gap, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Salt Gap have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Salt Gap is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Salt Gap, TX

Average temperature in December - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.8°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 (58.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Salt Gap, TX

Average pressure in December - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Salt Gap, TX

Average wind speed in December - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Salt Gap, TX

Average humidity in December - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, November and December (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Salt Gap, TX

Average rainfall in December - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Salt Gap, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salt Gap, TX

Average snowfall in December - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Salt Gap, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Salt Gap, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salt Gap, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salt Gap, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Salt Gap, TX

Average UV index in December - Salt Gap, 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
Salt Gap, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Salt Gap, TX

Average visibility in December - Salt Gap, 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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