December weather forecast
Shepherd, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shepherd, is also an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average high of 60.8°F (16°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) to Shepherd.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Shepherd, in December, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.3 rainfall days, and 35.24" (895mm) 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 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Shepherd, during the entire year, snow falls for 1 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shepherd are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Shepherd?

The high-temperature during December is 60.8°F (16°C) and the low-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shepherd, in December, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 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 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shepherd, TX

Average temperature in December - Shepherd, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Shepherd, TX

Average pressure in December - Shepherd, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shepherd, TX

Average wind speed in December - Shepherd, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Shepherd, TX

Average humidity in December - Shepherd, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Shepherd, TX

Average rainfall in December - Shepherd, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Shepherd, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Shepherd, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shepherd, TX

Average snowfall in December - Shepherd, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shepherd, TX

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shepherd, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shepherd, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Shepherd, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Shepherd, TX

Average UV index in December - Shepherd, 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
Shepherd, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Shepherd, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Shepherd, TX

Average visibility in December - Shepherd, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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