Average weather for Texas in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Texas with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 7°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Texas with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 6°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 16°C, with nights around 4°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Texas is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
In December, there is an average of 54 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,5 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Texas in December |
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16°C | 9°C | |
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20°C | 12°C | |
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12°C | -5°C | |
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54 mm | 133 mm | |
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4 days | 17 days | |
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0,5 cm | 9,7 cm | |
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1 day | 3 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Texas?
Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Texas. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2021, Texas reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -13°C to a highest value of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Texas
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Texas, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Texas
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Texas, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 4 days of precipitation in Texas.
Daily Snowfall in December in Texas
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Texas, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV index in December in Texas
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Texas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Texas over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Texas, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Texas over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Texas, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Texas per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Texas, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in December for Texas
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Texas. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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Average weather in Texas by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Texas. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.