December weather forecast
Houston, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Houston, Ohio, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

In Houston, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). An average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) marks the nights in Houston, Ohio throughout December.

Humidity

In Houston, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Houston, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Houston, Ohio, there are 147.8 rainfall days, and 21.3" (541mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Houston, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.2 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Houston is 4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Houston is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Houston?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Houston?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Houston?

In December, in Houston, Ohio, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Houston?

In December, in Houston, Ohio, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Houston?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Houston, Ohio.

What is the average length of the day in December in Houston?

In Houston, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Houston?

On the first day of December in Houston, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Houston?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Houston, Ohio, is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Houston?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Houston, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Houston?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Houston, Ohio, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Houston, OH

Average temperature in December - Houston, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Houston, OH

Average pressure in December - Houston, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Houston, OH

Average wind speed in December - Houston, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Houston, OH

Average humidity in December - Houston, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Houston, OH

Average rainfall in December - Houston, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Houston, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Houston, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Houston, OH

Average snowfall in December - Houston, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Houston, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Houston, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Houston, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Houston, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Houston, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Houston, OH

Average UV index in December - Houston, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Houston, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Houston, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Houston, OH

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

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

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