December weather forecast
Portland, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Portland, Texas, with an average temperature varying between 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Portland's weather displays a minor decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's agreeable 71.6°F (22°C) to an enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C). Portland encounters an average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Portland, Texas, is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Portland, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Portland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.7 days and collects up to 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Portland are February and December. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Portland.
On the first day of December in Portland, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Portland, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Portland. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Portland in December?

The high-temperature in Portland, Texas, during December is 65.3°F (18.5°C) and the low-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Portland?

In December, the average relative humidity in Portland, Texas, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Portland?

In Portland, Texas, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Portland?

The months with the most snowfall in Portland are February and December, with an average 0.04" (1mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow in Portland?

December is the first month it typically snows in Portland, Texas. Throughout December, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Portland?

The month with the shortest days in Portland is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Portland have in December?

In Portland, the average day length in December is 10h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Portland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Portland, Texas, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Portland?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Portland have in December?

In Portland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Portland?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Portland.

How high is the UV index in December in Portland?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Portland, Texas, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Portland, TX

Average temperature in December - Portland, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (63.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (52.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Portland, TX

Average pressure in December - Portland, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Portland, TX

Average wind speed in December - Portland, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Portland, TX

Average humidity in December - Portland, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Portland, TX

Average rainfall in December - Portland, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Portland, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Portland, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Portland, TX

Average snowfall in December - Portland, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Portland, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Portland, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Portland, TX

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Portland, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Portland, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Portland, TX

Average UV index in December - Portland, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Portland, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Portland, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Portland, TX

Average visibility in December - Portland, 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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