December weather forecast
Houston, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Houston, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Houston records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) to a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C). Houston sees an average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Houston, Arkansas, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.8 rainfall days, and 36.18" (919mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. In Houston, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, in Houston, the average high-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Houston, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Houston, in December, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Houston, Arkansas, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Houston have in December?

In Houston, Arkansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Houston have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Houston, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Houston, AR

Average temperature in December - Houston, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in December
Houston, AR

Average pressure in December - Houston, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Houston, AR

Average wind speed in December - Houston, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Houston, AR

Average humidity in December - Houston, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Houston, AR

Average rainfall in December - Houston, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Houston, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Houston, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Houston, AR

Average snowfall in December - Houston, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Houston, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Houston, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Houston, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Houston, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Houston, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Houston, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Houston, AR

Average UV index in December - Houston, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Houston, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Houston, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Houston, AR

Average visibility in December - Houston, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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