December weather forecast
Socorro, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Socorro, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in November to a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 39.7°F (4.3°C) in December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Socorro, there are 72.6 rainfall days, and 7.72" (196mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are February and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 47%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Socorro have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 7.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Socorro have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Socorro, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Socorro, TX

Average pressure in December - Socorro, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Socorro, TX

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Socorro, TX

Average humidity in December - Socorro, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

Average rainfall in December
Socorro, TX

Average rainfall in December - Socorro, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Socorro, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Socorro, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Socorro, TX

Average snowfall in December - Socorro, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Socorro, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Socorro, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Socorro, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Socorro, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Socorro, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and March (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Socorro, TX

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Socorro, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Socorro, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Socorro, TX

Average visibility in December - Socorro, 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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