December weather forecastBriarcliff, TX

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Briarcliff, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and an average low of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C) to a still refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C). An average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

In Briarcliff, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

Rainfall

In Briarcliff, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Briarcliff, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.4 days and collects up to 24.13" (613mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Briarcliff, Texas.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are November and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Briarcliff. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Briarcliff during December are 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 70%.

In Briarcliff, Texas, in December, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Briarcliff, snow does not fall in March through December.

In Briarcliff, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

The month with the shortest days in Briarcliff is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Briarcliff is 10h and 13min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Briarcliff, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

November and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Briarcliff, Texas.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Briarcliff.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 59.5°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 (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Briarcliff, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Briarcliff, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Briarcliff, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Briarcliff, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Briarcliff, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Briarcliff, TX

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Briarcliff, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Briarcliff, TX

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Briarcliff, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Briarcliff, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Briarcliff, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are March and May (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Briarcliff, 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).