December weather forecastAbilene, TX
December
Weather in December
As the final month of the calendar year, December brings forth a distinctive winter weather scene in Abilene, Texas. Distinctively colder than November, December reveals harsher winter conditions akin to January. Coinciding with the festive period, the city occasionally witnesses light snowfall, adding to the winter wonderland charm. Despite the winter chill, the availability of sunlight persists for around 10.1 hours. December, consequently, embraces the winter chill while providing sufficient daylight to the residents, thereby ensuring a wintry yet sunlit finale to the year.Temperature
During January and December, Abilene experiences its coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 58%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.5 rainfall days, and 15.79" (401mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Abilene, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.7 snowfall days, and 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Abilene, TX
- Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (56.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Abilene, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Abilene, TX
- Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Abilene, TX
- Average humidity in December: 58%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in December
Abilene, TX
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Abilene, TX
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Abilene, TX
- Average snowfall in December: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Abilene, TX
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Abilene, TX
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
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: 6h and 24min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Abilene, TX
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Abilene, 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
Abilene, TX
- Average cloud cover in December: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in December
Abilene, 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).
