December weather forecastFreeport, TX

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Freeport, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 54.7°F (12.6°C) and 64°F (17.8°C).

Temperature

Freeport's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C). Throughout December, Freeport registers a consistent average low-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Freeport, Texas, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Freeport, Texas, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Freeport, Texas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149 days and collects up to 20.91" (531mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

In Freeport, Texas, the average seawater temperature in December is 63.7°F (17.6°C).
Note: The majority find it unenjoyable to swim in 63.7°F (17.6°C). Breathing becomes tougher as the water temperature descends under 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Freeport, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Freeport is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Freeport experiences an average high-temperature of 64°F (17.8°C) and a low-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

In December, in Freeport, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Freeport, snow does not fall in February through December.

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

In December, the average ocean temperature in Freeport, Texas, is 63.7°F (17.6°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 63.7°F (17.6°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

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

In Freeport, the average day length in December is 10h and 20min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

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

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

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Freeport, Texas, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Freeport, TX

  • Average high temperature in December: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Freeport, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Freeport, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Freeport, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Freeport, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Freeport, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Freeport, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

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

Average sea temperature in December
Freeport, TX

  • Average sea temperature in December: 63.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (60.4°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Freeport, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Freeport, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Freeport, 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
Freeport, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Freeport, 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).