December weather forecast
Hockley, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Hockley, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C) in November to an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C). Hockley experiences a mean temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Hockley, Texas, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Hockley, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hockley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.7 days and collects up to 14.69" (373mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hockley are January and December. The month with the most snowfall in Hockley, Texas, is December, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Hockley, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost 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 Hockley?

The high-temperature in Hockley during December is 61.3°F (16.3°C) and the low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 105.8°F (41°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hockley?

In December, the average relative humidity in Hockley is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hockley?

In December, in Hockley, Texas, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Hockley?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Hockley, Texas. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing in Hockley?

December is the first month it typically snows in Hockley, Texas. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hockley?

December has the shortest days of the year in Hockley, Texas, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Hockley, Texas, is 10h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hockley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hockley, Texas, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hockley?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Hockley, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hockley have in December?

In Hockley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hockley?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Hockley.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hockley?

In Hockley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hockley, TX

Average temperature in December - Hockley, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°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 (43.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Hockley, TX

Average pressure in December - Hockley, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hockley, TX

Average wind speed in December - Hockley, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hockley, TX

Average humidity in December - Hockley, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Hockley, TX

Average rainfall in December - Hockley, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Hockley, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Hockley, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hockley, TX

Average snowfall in December - Hockley, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hockley, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Hockley, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 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
Hockley, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hockley, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hockley, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Hockley, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Hockley, TX

Average UV index in December - Hockley, 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
Hockley, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Hockley, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Hockley, TX

Average visibility in December - Hockley, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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