December weather forecast
Gatesville, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Gatesville, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.4°F (5.8°C) and max 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

Gatesville's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) in November to a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) is witnessed in Gatesville throughout December.

Humidity

In Gatesville, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

In Gatesville, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.1 rainfall days, and 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 0.51" (13mm) 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 7:12 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gatesville, records 57.7°F (14.3°C), while the low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Gatesville, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Gatesville have in December?

In Gatesville, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

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 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Gatesville have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gatesville, TX

Average temperature in December - Gatesville, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Gatesville, TX

Average pressure in December - Gatesville, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gatesville, TX

Average wind speed in December - Gatesville, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Gatesville, TX

Average humidity in December - Gatesville, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Gatesville, TX

Average rainfall in December - Gatesville, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Gatesville, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Gatesville, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gatesville, TX

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gatesville, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Gatesville, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Gatesville, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gatesville, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gatesville, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Gatesville, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gatesville, TX

Average UV index in December - Gatesville, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Gatesville, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Gatesville, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Gatesville, TX

Average visibility in December - Gatesville, 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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