December weather forecast
Sandia, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sandia, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 51.3°F (10.7°C) and max 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) to a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C). An average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C) is recorded in the month of December in Sandia.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sandia, Texas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.6 days and collects up to 17.4" (442mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sandia, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Sandia, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Sandia, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Sandia?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sandia, is 65.5°F (18.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.3°F (10.7°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sandia?

In Sandia, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in Sandia in December?

In December, in Sandia, Texas, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sandia?

February through December are months without snowfall in Sandia, Texas.

Does it snow in Sandia in December?

In Sandia, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sandia?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sandia?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sandia?

On the first day of December in Sandia, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sandia?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sandia have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sandia, Texas, is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sandia?

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 Sandia?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sandia, TX

Average temperature in December - Sandia, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (64.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (78.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Sandia, TX

Average pressure in December - Sandia, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sandia, TX

Average wind speed in December - Sandia, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Sandia, TX

Average humidity in December - Sandia, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Sandia, TX

Average rainfall in December - Sandia, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Sandia, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Sandia, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sandia, TX

Average snowfall in December - Sandia, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sandia, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Sandia, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sandia, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sandia, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sandia, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Sandia, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Sandia, TX

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Sandia, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Sandia, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Sandia, TX

Average visibility in December - Sandia, 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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