December weather forecast
Chico, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Chico, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.5°F (12.5°C) and min 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

January and December are the coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Chico is 66%.

Rainfall

In Chico, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Chico, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Chico witnesses its lowest temperatures in January and December, reaching an average of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

What is the usual temperature for Chico in December?

In Chico, in December, the average high-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Chico, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chico, TX

Average temperature in December - Chico, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°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 (37.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Chico, TX

Average pressure in December - Chico, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chico, TX

Average wind speed in December - Chico, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Chico, TX

Average humidity in December - Chico, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Chico, TX

Average rainfall in December - Chico, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Chico, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Chico, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chico, TX

Average snowfall in December - Chico, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Chico, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Chico, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Chico, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chico, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chico, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Chico, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Chico, TX

Average UV index in December - Chico, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Chico, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Chico, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Chico, TX

Average visibility in December - Chico, 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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