December weather forecast
Melissa, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Melissa, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.5°F (12.5°C) and min 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C) to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). During December nights, Melissa witnesses a consistent average temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Melissa, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Melissa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.7 days and collects up to 33.54" (852mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In Melissa, during December, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.1 snowfall days, and 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, in Melissa, Texas, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Melissa. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Melissa experiences an average high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Melissa, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Melissa, in December, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Melissa have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:29 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Melissa, TX

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Melissa, TX

Average pressure in December - Melissa, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Melissa, TX

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Melissa, TX

Average humidity in December - Melissa, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Melissa, TX

Average rainfall in December - Melissa, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Melissa, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Melissa, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Melissa, TX

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Melissa, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Melissa, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Melissa, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Melissa, 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Melissa, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Melissa, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Melissa, TX

Average UV index in December - Melissa, 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, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Melissa, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Melissa, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Melissa, TX

Average visibility in December - Melissa, 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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