December weather forecast
Taft, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Taft, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) in November to a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature in Taft usually rests at a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, in Taft, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Taft, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.6 days and collects up to 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. In Taft, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.3 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Taft is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:45 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 are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. 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: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C) respectively. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Taft, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Taft, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, 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 is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Taft, TX

Average temperature in December - Taft, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (63.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (50.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Taft, TX

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Taft, TX

Average wind speed in December - Taft, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Taft, TX

Average humidity in December - Taft, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Taft, TX

Average rainfall in December - Taft, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Taft, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Taft, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Taft, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Taft, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Taft, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Taft, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Taft, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Taft, TX

Average UV index in December - Taft, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Taft, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Taft, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Taft, TX

Average visibility in December - Taft, 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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