December weather forecastMidland, TX
December
Weather in December
The last month of the year, December, witnesses winter in its full glory in Midland. Temperatures drop further, falling in the range from 38.5°F (3.6°C) to 55.9°F (13.3°C), creating a typical winter chill. Snowfall returns with an average of 0.83" (21mm) across 1.5 days, putting a quintessential finishing touch on the town’s winter scene. The charm of the holiday season combined with the cozy winter climate makes December a delightful end to the year in Midland.Temperature
January and December mark Midland's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 53%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Midland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.1 days and collects up to 11.61" (295mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Midland, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Midland, Texas, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.3 days and aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Midland, TX
- Average high temperature in December: 55.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.3°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (55.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.5°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 (37.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Midland, TX
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Midland, TX
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Midland, TX
- Average humidity in December: 53%
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (38%).
Average rainfall in December
Midland, TX
- Average rainfall in December: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Midland, TX
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Midland, TX
- Average snowfall in December: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Midland, TX
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Midland, TX
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Midland, TX
- Average sunshine days in December: 25.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Midland, 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
Midland, TX
- Average cloud cover in December: 22
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Midland, 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).
