December weather forecast
South Mountain, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Mountain, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

South Mountain, Texas, in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In South Mountain, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.1 rainfall days, and 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In South Mountain, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December in South Mountain?

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In South Mountain, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in South Mountain?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In South Mountain, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Mountain, TX

Average temperature in December - South Mountain, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.6°F).

Average pressure in December
South Mountain, TX

Average pressure in December - South Mountain, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
South Mountain, TX

Average wind speed in December - South Mountain, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
South Mountain, TX

Average humidity in December - South Mountain, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in December
South Mountain, TX

Average rainfall in December - South Mountain, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
South Mountain, TX

Average rainfall days in December - South Mountain, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Mountain, TX

Average snowfall in December - South Mountain, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Mountain, TX

Average snowfall days in December - South Mountain, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
South Mountain, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Mountain, 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Mountain, TX

Average sunshine days in December - South Mountain, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
South Mountain, TX

Average UV index in December - South Mountain, 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
South Mountain, TX

Average cloud cover in December - South Mountain, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
South Mountain, TX

Average visibility in December - South Mountain, 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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