December weather forecast
Forest Heights, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Forest Heights, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) in November to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Forest Heights's average low-temperature is measured at a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Forest Heights is 80%.

Rainfall

In Forest Heights, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Forest Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.5 days and collects up to 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Forest Heights are January and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Forest Heights, Texas. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Forest Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.7 days and aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Forest Heights?

During December, Forest Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and a low-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Forest Heights?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Forest Heights in December?

In December, in Forest Heights, Texas, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Forest Heights?

December is the first month it typically snows in Forest Heights. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Forest Heights?

December has the shortest days of the year in Forest Heights, Texas, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Forest Heights have in December?

In Forest Heights, Texas, the average day length in December is 10h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Forest Heights?

On the first day of December in Forest Heights, Texas, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:25 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Forest Heights?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Forest Heights, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Forest Heights?

The average sunshine duration in December in Forest Heights, Texas, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Forest Heights?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Forest Heights?

In Forest Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate 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
Forest Heights, TX

Average temperature in December - Forest Heights, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45°F).

Average pressure in December
Forest Heights, TX

Average pressure in December - Forest Heights, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Forest Heights, TX

Average wind speed in December - Forest Heights, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Forest Heights, TX

Average humidity in December - Forest Heights, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Forest Heights, TX

Average rainfall in December - Forest Heights, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.47").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Forest Heights, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Forest Heights, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forest Heights, TX

Average snowfall in December - Forest Heights, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forest Heights, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Forest Heights, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Forest Heights, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest Heights, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forest Heights, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Forest Heights, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Forest Heights, TX

Average UV index in December - Forest Heights, 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
Forest Heights, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Forest Heights, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Forest Heights, TX

Average visibility in December - Forest Heights, 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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