December weather - Winter 2024

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average snowfall in December
Average snowfall days in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

The scenic Wadley Barron Park with a gorgeous view of the city of Midland, Texas

Weather in December

The last month of the year, December, witnesses winter in its full glory in Midland. Temperatures drop further, falling in the range from 38.5°F (3.6°C) to 55.9°F (13.3°C), creating a typical winter chill. Snowfall returns with an average of 0.83" (21mm) across 1.5 days, putting a quintessential finishing touch on the town’s winter scene. The charm of the holiday season combined with the cozy winter climate makes December a delightful end to the year in Midland.

Temperature

Midland witnesses its lowest temperatures during January and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Midland, there are 78.1 rainfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Midland are January through March, November and December. In Midland, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Midland, Texas, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Midland.
On the first day of December in Midland, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Midland. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Midland?

The yearly lowest temperatures in Midland occur in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What are the temperatures in Midland in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Midland, is 55.9°F (13.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Midland?

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 53%, are most humid months in Midland.

What is the average humidity in December in Midland?

In December, the average relative humidity is 53%.

How much does it rain in Midland in December?

In December, in Midland, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Midland?

In Midland, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Midland?

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 Midland?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Midland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Midland, Texas, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Midland?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Midland, Texas, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Midland?

The average sunshine duration in December in Midland, Texas, is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Midland?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Midland, Texas, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December in Midland?

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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

65.3°F 18.5°C

55.9°F 13.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.2mph 19.6km/h

11.4mph 18.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

25.9

27.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Midland, TX

Average high temperature in December: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.3°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (55.9°F).

Average low temperature in December: 38.5°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 (37.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Midland, TX

Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Midland, TX

Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Midland, TX

Average humidity in December: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (38%).

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Average rainfall in December
Midland, TX

Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Midland, TX

Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Midland, TX

Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Midland, TX

Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Midland, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Midland, TX

Average sunshine days in December: 25.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Midland, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Midland, TX

Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Midland, 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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December weather forecast
Midland, TX

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