December weather forecast
Van Alstyne, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Van Alstyne, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and an average high of 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Van Alstyne observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 63°F (17.2°C) in November to a fresh 53.6°F (12°C). Throughout the month of December, Van Alstyne witnesses an average low-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Humidity

In Van Alstyne, Texas, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Van Alstyne, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Van Alstyne, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 33.19" (843mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Van Alstyne, during December, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3 snowfall days, and 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Van Alstyne, 53.6°F (12°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.4°F (4.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Van Alstyne, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Van Alstyne, the average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

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 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Van Alstyne, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Van Alstyne, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Van Alstyne, TX

Average temperature in December - Van Alstyne, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Van Alstyne, TX

Average pressure in December - Van Alstyne, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Van Alstyne, TX

Average wind speed in December - Van Alstyne, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Van Alstyne, TX

Average humidity in December - Van Alstyne, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Van Alstyne, TX

Average rainfall in December - Van Alstyne, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Van Alstyne, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Van Alstyne, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Van Alstyne, TX

Average snowfall in December - Van Alstyne, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Van Alstyne, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Van Alstyne, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Van Alstyne, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Van Alstyne, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Van Alstyne, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Van Alstyne, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Van Alstyne, TX

Average UV index in December - Van Alstyne, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Van Alstyne, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Van Alstyne, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Van Alstyne, TX

Average visibility in December - Van Alstyne, 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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