December weather forecast
Sugar Land, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Sugar Land, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between max 63.1°F (17.3°C) and min 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) to a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Humidity

In Sugar Land, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sugar Land, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.7 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sugar Land, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Sugar Land, 63.1°F (17.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 48.9°F (9.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Sugar Land have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sugar Land is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sugar Land, TX

Average temperature in December - Sugar Land, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sugar Land, TX

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sugar Land, TX

Average wind speed in December - Sugar Land, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sugar Land, TX

Average humidity in December - Sugar Land, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Sugar Land, TX

Average rainfall in December - Sugar Land, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Sugar Land, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Sugar Land, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sugar Land, TX

Average snowfall in December - Sugar Land, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sugar Land, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Sugar Land, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 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
Sugar Land, TX

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sugar Land, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Sugar Land, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Sugar Land, TX

Average UV index in December - Sugar Land, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sugar Land, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Sugar Land, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Sugar Land, TX

Average visibility in December - Sugar Land, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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