December weather forecast
Mountain Home, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mountain Home, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average high of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). Mountain Home sees an average low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mountain Home, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 18.27" (464mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mountain Home, during December, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.9 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Mountain Home are November and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures in Mountain Home vary between a high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mountain Home, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mountain Home, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mountain Home, during December, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) 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 Mountain Home have in December?

The average day length in December in Mountain Home is 10h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

November and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Mountain Home.

How many hours of sunshine does Mountain Home have in December?

In Mountain Home, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mountain Home, TX

Average temperature in December - Mountain Home, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Mountain Home, TX

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Mountain Home, TX

Average wind speed in December - Mountain Home, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Mountain Home, TX

Average humidity in December - Mountain Home, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Mountain Home, TX

Average rainfall in December - Mountain Home, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Mountain Home, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Mountain Home, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mountain Home, TX

Average snowfall in December - Mountain Home, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Mountain Home, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Mountain Home, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mountain Home, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mountain Home, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mountain Home, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Mountain Home, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Mountain Home, TX

Average UV index in December - Mountain Home, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mountain Home, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Mountain Home, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Mountain Home, TX

Average visibility in December - Mountain Home, 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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