December weather forecast
The Colony, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in The Colony, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41°F (5°C) and an average high of 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C) in November to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C). During December, The Colony experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In The Colony, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated. In The Colony, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.5 days and aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in The Colony, is 54.9°F (12.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41°F (5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How much does it rain in December?

In The Colony, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In The Colony, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in The Colony?

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does The Colony have in December?

In The Colony, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is 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 estimate 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
The Colony, TX

Average temperature in December - The Colony, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
The Colony, TX

Average pressure in December - The Colony, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
The Colony, TX

Average wind speed in December - The Colony, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

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

Average humidity in December
The Colony, TX

Average humidity in December - The Colony, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in December
The Colony, TX

Average rainfall in December - The Colony, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
The Colony, TX

Average rainfall days in December - The Colony, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
The Colony, TX

Average snowfall in December - The Colony, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in December
The Colony, TX

Average snowfall days in December - The Colony, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
The Colony, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - The Colony, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
The Colony, TX

Average sunshine days in December - The Colony, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
The Colony, TX

Average UV index in December - The Colony, 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
The Colony, TX

Average cloud cover in December - The Colony, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
The Colony, TX

Average visibility in December - The Colony, 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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