December weather forecast
Thornton, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Thornton, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.8°F (6°C) and max 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in November to a still refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C). Thornton anticipates an average minimum temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In Thornton, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Thornton, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Thornton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Thornton, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5h 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Thornton, is 57.7°F (14.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Thornton, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Thornton, snow does not fall in April through December.

Does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Thornton, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Thornton, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Thornton, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Thornton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Thornton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Thornton, TX

Average temperature in December - Thornton, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.7°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 (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Thornton, TX

Average pressure in December - Thornton, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Thornton, TX

Average wind speed in December - Thornton, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Thornton, TX

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Thornton, TX

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Thornton, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Thornton, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Thornton, TX

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Thornton, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Thornton, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thornton, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Thornton, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Thornton, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Thornton, TX

Average UV index in December - Thornton, 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
Thornton, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Thornton, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Thornton, TX

Average visibility in December - Thornton, 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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