Houston Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, Houston has mild and pleasant weather conditions. The average temperature is 15.0°C (59°F), with highs of 18.9°C (65.9°F) and lows of 11.5°C (52.6°F). It generally feels slightly cooler than the actual temperatures, with an average “feels like” temperature of 14.7°C (58.4°F). Humidity levels are relatively moderate, averaging around 65.2%. Houston experiences light to moderate rainfall, with an average precipitation of 0.82 inches and a 32.3% chance of precipitation. There are typically 10 rainy days during the month, but snow is extremely rare. Winds are occasionally strong, with an average gust speed of 40.2 km/h (25 mph). The prevailing wind direction comes from the north. The average visibility is 14.3 km (8.9 miles), and the average UV index is 4.2, indicating a moderate risk of sunburn. The most common weather condition is clear skies during the day, and the most common precipitation type is rain.
What is the temperature in Houston in December?
Average air temperature in Houston is 15°C (58.9°F) in December. The outside temperature in Houston feels like 14.7°C (58.4°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 18.9°C (65.9°F) and feels like 18.9°C (65.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 11.5°C (52.6°F) which feels like 10.5°C (50.8°F).
How hot is Houston in December?
The hot temperature in December in Houston rises to 26.2°C (79.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 65.2% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 26.2 °C (79.2°F). The average maximum temp in Houston is 18.9°C (79.2°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Houston in December?
The coldest temp in Houston in December drops to 3.9°C (39°F) during the cold nights. With 25.7km/h (16mph) winds and 65.2% humidity it feels like 0.9°C (33.6°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 11.5°C (52.6°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Houston in December?
Yes, it rains for 10 days in Houston, United States in December averaging 0.82 mm of precipitation. Houston has a 32.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Houston throughout December?
Houston has 0.82 mm (0.03 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 10 days out of the entire month.
Is Houston windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Houston, United States during December is 25.7km/h (16mph) and average windgust is 40.2km/h (25mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 45.5km/h (28.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Houston in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Houston.
What are the humidity levels in Houston in December?
The average humidity levels in Houston in December are 65.2%. Daily humidity levels in Houston range from 33.5% to 94% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Houston in December?
Houston has 10 hours 16 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Houston in December is at 7:09:12 and the sunset is at 17:25:18.
What is the cloud coverage in Houston in December?
Clouds cover 47.1% of the sky on average throughout December in Houston. The cloud coverage ranges from 3.7% to 99.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Houston?
The average UV index in Houston is 4.2 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 7.
What is the solar radiation in Houston in December?
The average solar radiation is 51.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Houston during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 11.5 W/m2 to 79 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Houston?
The average solar energy during December in Houston is 4.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.9 MJ/m2, to 6.8 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Houston in December?
Yes, there is a 12.9% risk for severe weather in Houston, United States in December.
What is the air pressure in Houston in December?
On average the air pressure in Houston in December is 1020.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.2 mb to 1028.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Houston in December?
The average daylight visibility in Houston in December is 14.3 km (8.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 6.7 km (4.2 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Houston in December?
The average dew point in Houston during December is 7.7°C (45.8°F).
Where is the data for Houston climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Houston, Texas, United States in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- HOUSTON DUNN HELISTOP, TX US
- HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX US
- HOUSTON WILLIAM P HOBBY AIRPORT, TX US
- DW0326 Houston TX US
- EW6288 Houston TX US
- KHOU
- KIAH
- KMCJ