December weather forecastHouston, DE
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Houston, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).Temperature
As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.4 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Houston, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Houston, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.4 days and aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Houston, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Houston, DE
- Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Houston, DE
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Houston, DE
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Houston, DE
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Houston, DE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Houston, DE
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Houston, DE
- Average snowfall in December: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Houston, DE
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Houston, DE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Houston, DE
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Houston, DE
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Houston, DE
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Houston, DE
- 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).
