December weather forecastDickinson, TX

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Dickinson, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 63°F (17.2°C) and an average low of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) in November to a comfortable 63°F (17.2°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dickinson, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dickinson, there are 122.9 rainfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dickinson are January, September and December. The months with the most snowfall days are January, September and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dickinson, Texas, is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Dickinson. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Dickinson, in December, the average high-temperature is 63°F (17.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Dickinson is 77%.

In Dickinson, Texas, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall days in Dickinson are January, September and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

December is the first month it typically snows in Dickinson, Texas. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

In Dickinson, the average day length in December is 10h and 17min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dickinson, Texas, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Dickinson, Texas, is 4.7h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Dickinson, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dickinson, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Dickinson, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Dickinson, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Dickinson, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Dickinson, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, September and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Dickinson, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dickinson, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Dickinson, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Dickinson, 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).