December weather forecast
Houston, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Houston, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

The transition from November to December brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C). During December, Houston experiences an average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Houston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.7 days and collects up to 16.38" (416mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Houston are January through May, October through December. In December, in Houston, it is snowing for 11 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.3 snowfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Houston, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Houston, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Houston?

December temperatures in Houston vary between a high-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Houston?

In December, the average relative humidity in Houston is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Houston?

In Houston, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Houston?

In Houston, during December, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Houston?

December has the shortest days of the year in Houston, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Houston have in December?

In Houston, Minnesota, the average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Houston?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Houston, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Houston have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Houston, Minnesota, is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Houston?

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Houston?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Houston is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Houston, MN

Average temperature in December - Houston, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Houston, MN

Average pressure in December - Houston, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Houston, MN

Average wind speed in December - Houston, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Houston, MN

Average humidity in December - Houston, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Houston, MN

Average rainfall in December - Houston, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Houston, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Houston, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Houston, MN

Average snowfall in December - Houston, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Houston, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Houston, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Houston, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Houston, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Houston, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Houston, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Houston, MN

Average UV index in December - Houston, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Houston, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Houston, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Houston, MN

Average visibility in December - Houston, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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