December weather forecast
The Woodlands, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in The Woodlands, is still a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and an average high of 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

December signifies a gentle decline in The Woodlands's average high-temperature, easing from a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C) in November to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C). The Woodlands records an average low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In The Woodlands, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In The Woodlands, in December, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.1 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In The Woodlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.6 days and aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.9h 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in The Woodlands in December?

In The Woodlands, 61.7°F (16.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.1°F (8.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in October is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In The Woodlands, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In The Woodlands, during December, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

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 in The Woodlands?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does The Woodlands have in December?

In The Woodlands, the average day length in December is 10h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
The Woodlands, TX

Average temperature in December - The Woodlands, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.9°F).

Average pressure in December
The Woodlands, TX

Average pressure in December - The Woodlands, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
The Woodlands, TX

Average wind speed in December - The Woodlands, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
The Woodlands, TX

Average humidity in December - The Woodlands, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
The Woodlands, TX

Average rainfall in December - The Woodlands, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
The Woodlands, TX

Average rainfall days in December - The Woodlands, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
The Woodlands, TX

Average snowfall in December - The Woodlands, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

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

Average snowfall days in December
The Woodlands, TX

Average snowfall days in December - The Woodlands, 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
The Woodlands, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - The Woodlands, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
The Woodlands, TX

Average sunshine days in December - The Woodlands, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
The Woodlands, TX

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

Average cloud cover in December - The Woodlands, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
The Woodlands, TX

Average visibility in December - The Woodlands, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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