December weather forecast
Ridge, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Ridge, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's enjoyable 66.9°F (19.4°C) to a still refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C). In Ridge, an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.4 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Ridge, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ridge, is 58.3°F (14.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Ridge, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ridge have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

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 medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ridge, TX

Average temperature in December - Ridge, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ridge, TX

Average pressure in December - Ridge, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ridge, TX

Average wind speed in December - Ridge, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Ridge, TX

Average humidity in December - Ridge, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Ridge, TX

Average rainfall in December - Ridge, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Ridge, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Ridge, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ridge, TX

Average snowfall in December - Ridge, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ridge, TX

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.6 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
Ridge, TX

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ridge, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Ridge, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ridge, TX

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ridge, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Ridge, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Ridge, TX

Average visibility in December - Ridge, 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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