December weather forecast
Rio Hondo, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rio Hondo, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.1°F (14.5°C) and max 70.7°F (21.5°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C) in November to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). An average temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

In Rio Hondo, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Rio Hondo, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rio Hondo, Texas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79.8 days and collects up to 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Rio Hondo, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Rio Hondo, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Rio Hondo, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Rio Hondo, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Rio Hondo?

In December, in Rio Hondo, the average high-temperature is 70.7°F (21.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rio Hondo?

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in Rio Hondo in December?

In December, in Rio Hondo, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Rio Hondo?

In Rio Hondo, Texas, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rio Hondo?

With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Rio Hondo?

The average day length in December is 10h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rio Hondo?

On the first day of December in Rio Hondo, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rio Hondo?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rio Hondo?

In Rio Hondo, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rio Hondo?

With an average maximum UV index of 4, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Rio Hondo?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rio Hondo, TX

Average temperature in December - Rio Hondo, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (55.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rio Hondo, TX

Average pressure in December - Rio Hondo, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Rio Hondo, TX

Average wind speed in December - Rio Hondo, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rio Hondo, TX

Average humidity in December - Rio Hondo, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rio Hondo, TX

Average rainfall in December - Rio Hondo, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rio Hondo, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Rio Hondo, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Rio Hondo, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Rio Hondo, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

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

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rio Hondo, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rio Hondo, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rio Hondo, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Rio Hondo, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rio Hondo, TX

Average UV index in December - Rio Hondo, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rio Hondo, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Rio Hondo, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in December
Rio Hondo, TX

Average visibility in December - Rio Hondo, 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).

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