December weather forecast
Mason, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Mason, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.7°F (15.4°C) and an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's comfortable 67.3°F (19.6°C) to a still refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). Mason's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 41.9°F (5.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In Mason, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.3 rainfall days, and 17.13" (435mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Mason. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Mason, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.2 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Mason?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Mason, is 59.7°F (15.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mason, Texas, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows in Mason, Texas. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mason have in December?

In Mason, the average day length in December is 10h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Mason, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mason, TX

Average temperature in December - Mason, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Mason, TX

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mason, TX

Average wind speed in December - Mason, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Mason, TX

Average humidity in December - Mason, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Mason, TX

Average rainfall in December - Mason, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Mason, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Mason, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mason, TX

Average snowfall in December - Mason, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mason, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Mason, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Mason, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mason, 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: 6h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Mason, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Mason, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mason, TX

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mason, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Mason, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are March and May (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Mason, TX

Average visibility in December - Mason, 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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