December weather forecast
Houston, MS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Houston, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.4°F (11.9°C) and min 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in November to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). Throughout December nights, Houston registers an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Humidity

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Houston, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Houston, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Houston, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.7 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Houston, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Houston in December?

The high-temperature in Houston during December is 53.4°F (11.9°C) and the low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Houston?

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Houston, Mississippi.

What is the average humidity in December in Houston?

In December, the average relative humidity in Houston is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Houston?

In Houston, Mississippi, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Houston?

In Houston, Mississippi, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Houston?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Houston.

What is the average length of the day in December in Houston?

In Houston, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Houston?

On the first day of December in Houston, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Houston?

The months with the least sunshine in Houston are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Houston have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Houston?

The months with the lowest UV index in Houston, Mississippi, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Houston?

In Houston, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Houston, MS

Average temperature in December - Houston, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Houston, MS

Average pressure in December - Houston, MS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Houston, MS

Average wind speed in December - Houston, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Houston, MS

Average humidity in December - Houston, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Houston, MS

Average rainfall in December - Houston, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in December
Houston, MS

Average rainfall days in December - Houston, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Houston, MS

Average snowfall in December - Houston, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Houston, MS

Average snowfall days in December - Houston, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Houston, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Houston, MS

Average sunshine days in December - Houston, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Houston, MS

Average UV index in December - Houston, MS
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Houston, MS

Average cloud cover in December - Houston, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Houston, MS

Average visibility in December - Houston, MS
  • 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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