December weather forecast
Tatum, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Tatum, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average high of 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Tatum notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's refreshing 64.8°F (18.2°C) to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). An average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Tatum, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Tatum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.4 days and collects up to 35.87" (911mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 0.98" (25mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Tatum?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Tatum, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 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.

How many hours of daylight does Tatum have in December?

In Tatum, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Tatum?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:23 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Tatum, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Tatum, TX

Average temperature in December - Tatum, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Tatum, TX

Average pressure in December - Tatum, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Tatum, TX

Average wind speed in December - Tatum, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Tatum, TX

Average humidity in December - Tatum, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Tatum, TX

Average rainfall in December - Tatum, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Tatum, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Tatum, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tatum, TX

Average snowfall in December - Tatum, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Tatum, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Tatum, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Tatum, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tatum, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tatum, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Tatum, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Tatum, TX

Average UV index in December - Tatum, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Tatum, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Tatum, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Tatum, TX

Average visibility in December - Tatum, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).

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