December weather forecast
Sweetwater, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sweetwater, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.9°F (13.3°C) and min 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Sweetwater experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 56%.

Rainfall

In Sweetwater, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 90.7 rainfall days, and 14.57" (370mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sweetwater, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sweetwater, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.8 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, 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: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 55.9°F (13.3°C) and lows at 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the average December temperature?

In December, in Sweetwater, the average high-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 56%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sweetwater, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sweetwater, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) 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 December, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sweetwater?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sweetwater have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Sweetwater, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sweetwater, TX

Average temperature in December - Sweetwater, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Sweetwater, TX

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sweetwater, TX

Average wind speed in December - Sweetwater, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (14.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sweetwater, TX

Average humidity in December - Sweetwater, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Sweetwater, TX

Average rainfall in December - Sweetwater, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Sweetwater, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Sweetwater, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and September (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sweetwater, TX

Average snowfall in December - Sweetwater, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sweetwater, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Sweetwater, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sweetwater, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Sweetwater, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sweetwater, TX

Average UV index in December - Sweetwater, 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
Sweetwater, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Sweetwater, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are March, September and December (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Sweetwater, TX

Average visibility in December - Sweetwater, 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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